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More Information: Rhododendron 'Sun Chariot'


R. 'Sun Chariot' 
  Photo: Roland Kersten

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower flat to funnel-shaped, frilled-edges, about 3" across, vivid yellow with an orange-yellow blotch. Ball-shaped, compact truss holds 10-15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves about 5" long, pale brownish-red when new; Upright, fairly dense habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Hybridized or Selected by:  Exbury

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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