Rhododendron 'Dexter's Orange'

 
Photo: Jim Willhite

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink, Orange 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, very fragrant, multihued, deep pink and orange, with brownish-orange blotch. Flat to lax trusses of 8 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4½" long, glossy, olive green, retained 2 years. Dense habit with branches that can touch the ground. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 unknown x unknown  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Dexter 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 782 

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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