Rhododendron 'Coral Glow'

 
Photo: Harry Wright

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flowers widely funnel-shaped, single, 1½" to 2" across x about ¾" long, with 5 smooth-edged lobes; vivid reddish orange to strong yellowish pink, slightly fragrant. Terminal truss holds 2-3 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, flat, acuminate, cuneate, 4" to 4¾" long with scaly indumentum; mahogany color in autumn, retained 15 months. Broadly upright habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink' x lutescens  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mehlquist 

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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