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More Information: Rhododendron 'Naselle'


R. 'Naselle' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 4" across, strong purplish red shading to maize yellow at base of three upper lobes and burnt orange spotting. Up to 15 flowers per truss.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, flat, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4½" long, pale green, very pale maroon when new. Round growth habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (CIS x unnamed hybrid) x Lem's Cameo

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Elliott

Registration Reference:  ARS 874

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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