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More Information: Rhododendron 'Autumn Sunburst'


R. 'Autumn Sunburst' 
  Photo: Encore Azalea

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower inside strong pink with darker veins, irregular white edges and purplish red spots in throat, outside strong pink, openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2½" across, single or semi-double, slightly fragrant.

Fragrant:  Yes, slightly

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrow spatulate to obovate, rounded apex with short mucronate tip, attenuate base, 1⅜" long, leathery, dark yellowish green. Spreading, well-branced plant habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Natural sport of R. 'Roblen'

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lee

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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