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More Information: Rhododendron 'Canby'


Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 4" across, light yellow-orange in throat shading to strong yellowish-pink at edges. Held in ball-shaped truss with 15-19 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 3½" to 5" long, flat, slightly hairy below. Upright, spreading habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   (Gallipoli x Cecile) x [(unknown x Seville) x Cecile]

Hybridized or Selected by:  Arneson

Registration Reference:  ARS 892

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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