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More Information: Rhododendron 'Lem's Tangerine'


R. 'Lem's Tangerine' 
  Photo: Chris Anderson

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3¼" across, vivid yellowish pink with deeper edges, vivid red throat, reverse reddish orange-with 3-5 reddish rays. Held in trusses of 10-14.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves lanceolate, acute apex, cuneate base, convex, 4½" long, glossy, olive green. Upright, open habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Margaret Dunn x (Anna x King of Shrubs)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lem

Registration Reference:  ARS 874

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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