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More Information: Rhododendron 'Golden Flare'


R. 'Golden Flare' 
  Photo: Alice Schwegman

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly tubular funnel-shaped, lower lobes turned down, about 2½" across, vivid yellow with strong orange blotch. Ball-shaped truss holds 12-14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 4" to 5" long, glossy, incised veins, medium green, hairy edges. Upright, well-branched habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Altaclerense seedling

Hybridized or Selected by:  Metselaar

Registration Reference:  RHS 69

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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