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More Information: Rhododendron 'Satsop Sunrise'


R. 'Satsop Sunrise' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, fragrant, frilly-edged, 2¼" across, inside strong pink at edge fading to pale yellow at center, with a brownish-orange dorsal blotch, outside strong pink at edge fading to pale yellow at base.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly oblong, acuminate apex, rounded base, down curved edges, 4" long, semi-glossy, dark yellowish-green. Dense habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Mrs J.G. Millais x Whitney's Late Orange

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Deppiesse

Registration Reference:  ARS 992

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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