Rhododendron 'Arneson Gem'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 (C. B. Van Nes x Koster's Brilliant Red) X unknown 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Yellow, Orange 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped, 3¾" across, vivid yellow in throat, shading to reddish-orange at margins, outside red. Held in ball truss of 10-15 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason to Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 2½ to 3½" long, slightly wrinkled above, slightly hairy below. Compact habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Deciduous  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Arneson 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 892 

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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