Rhododendron 'Mandarin Lights'

 
Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 calendulaceum X Orangeade 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Orange 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower narrow tubular funnel-shaped, wavy edges, about 2¼" across, strong reddish orange with darker veining and strong orange blotch on upper lobe. Ball-shaped truss has 7-10 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason to Late 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -35°F  (-37°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, flat, 4" long, moderate olive green. Upright, rounded, open growth habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Deciduous  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 U Minnesota 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 951 

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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