Rhododendron 'Ted's Orchid Sunset'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, 3" across, reddish pink, with large golden yellow and rusty brown flare on upper lobes. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, incised ribs, down-curved edges, mid green. Upright and slightly open plant habit. Prefers a location with some shade. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Purple Splendour x Mrs Donald Graham  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Fawcett 

Registration Reference: 

 not registered 

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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