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More Information: Rhododendron 'Jingle Bells'


R. 'Jingle Bells' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped, 3" across, orange with vivid red throat, orange fades to light yellow with age. Black anthers and stigma. Held in lax truss of 8-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 3½" long, medium green, retained for 2 years. Compact, dense, rounded shrub.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Fabia Group x Ole Olson

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lem

Registration Reference:  ARS 744

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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