Rhododendron 'Apricot Surprise'

 
Photo: Roland Kersten

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 calendulaceum, open polinated ? 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Yellow 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped with a narrow tube, 1¾" across, vivid yellow with vivid orange-yellow markings. Flat trusses hold 10-12 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 2 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -25°F  (-32°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 2" to 2½" long, moderate olive green above. Upright, open habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Deciduous  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 U Minnesota 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 922 

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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