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More Information: Rhododendron 'Orange Sherbet'


R. 'Orange Sherbet' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy to frilly lobes, 1¾" across, double, no stamens, vivid red. Inflorescence 1-2 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves near elliptic, mucronate apex, cuneate on some leaves, ¾" to 1¼" long, narrow edges down turned, ciliate, moderate olive green.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Linda Jean x Hexe

Hybridized or Selected by:  Guttormsen

Registration Reference:  ARS 861

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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