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More Information: Rhododendron luteum


R. 'luteum' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Tubular funnel shaped, yellow with darker yellow blotch.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage / Habit Description:  Leaves oblong to oblong-oblanceolate, up to 5½" long, deciduous. Upright, spreading shrub.

Deciduous or Evergreen:   Deciduous

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Sub Genus:  Pentanthera

Section:  Pentanthera

Sub Section:  Pentanthera

Geographical Origin:  E Europe, Turkey, Caucasus

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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