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More Information: Rhododendron 'Shaker Sunrise'


R. 'Shaker Sunrise' 
  Photo: Richard Gustafson

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 4" across, light purplish and yellowish-pink with brilliant yellow throat. Held in domed truss with 8 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, obtuse apex, 4½" long, olive green. Slightly open habit, somewhat wider than tall.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Cowles

Registration Reference:  ARS 983

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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