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More Information: Rhododendron 'Arneson Gem'


R. 'Arneson Gem' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

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.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

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

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   (C. B. Van Nes x Koster's Brilliant Red) x unknown

Hybridized or Selected by:  Arneson

Registration Reference:  ARS 892

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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