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More Information: Rhododendron 'Florence Archer'


R. 'Florence Archer' 
  Photo: Lorna Smith

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, wavy lobes, 3¾" across, brilliant yellow, diffused with strong red that fades with age, yellowish-green spots and ¼" red edges. Dome-shaped truss has about 8 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves broadly elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 3¾" long, yellow-green, retained 3 years.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  wardii var wardii x Marcia

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Larson

Registration Reference:  ARS 792

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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