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More Information: Rhododendron 'Autumn Gold'


R. 'Autumn Gold' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3½" across, pinkish-orange with pink and orange shading and a yellow eye. Flat trusses of 10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves twisted, light green, retained 2 years. Well branched, upright, spreading habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     fortunei ssp discolor x Fabia Group

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Van Veen Sr.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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