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More Information: Rhododendron 'Sunglow'


R. 'Sunglow' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, single, 2½" to 3" across, deep rose red with darker dorsal spots. Inflorescence 1 to 4 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, mid green, reddish burgundy in winter. Round, upright habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Stewartstonian x Ruffled Giant

Hybridized or Selected by:  Cochran & Stadtherr

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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