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More Information: Rhododendron 'Bergie Larson'


R. 'Bergie Larson' 
  Photo: Diane Weissman

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-campanulate, wavy lobes, 3" across, brilliant orange-yellow with light red spots and ¼" edges and reverse strong red. Ball-shaped trusses of about 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, acute apex, cordate base, bullate, 4" long, dark green, retained 3 years. Mounding habit. Give afternoon sun protection.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

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

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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