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More Information: Rhododendron 'Cockatoo'


R. 'Cockatoo' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2½" to 2¾" across, vivid orange-yellow, with dark orange markings on dorsal lobe. Compact, rounded truss holds 7-14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, light green.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

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

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, A.

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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