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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dappled Dawn'


R. 'Dappled Dawn' 
  Photo: Paul Wurz

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, light yellow with peach edges and a prominent orange-beige flare, ages to pale greenish-yellow. Ball-shaped truss holds 15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 3¼" to 5¾" long, moderate yellow-green, retained 2 years. Upright, dense habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Wizard x [Golden Star x (Jalisco x degronianum ssp yakushimanum)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Shaw

Registration Reference:  ARS 942

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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