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More Information: Rhododendron 'Big Punkin'


R. 'Big Punkin' 
  Photo: Stuart Imrie

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy, 4½" across, inside orange-yellow to orange, outside reddish-orange. Held in ball-shaped truss of 9-11 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, flat, apiculate apex, 3" to 4½" long, cuneate base, slightly hairy below. Upright and spreading habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   unknown x (Gibralter x Favor Major)

Hybridized or Selected by:  Arneson

Registration Reference:  ARS 912

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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