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More Information: Rhododendron 'Saffron Silk'


R. 'Saffron Silk' 
  Photo: Frank Fujioka

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 3" across, inside light greenish-yellow with vivid yellow midribs, throat vivid yellow on dorsal lobe, outside brilliant yellow with vivid yellow midribs. Dome-shaped truss holds14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down curved edges, 5½" long, semi-glossy, dark yellowish green, retained 2 years.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Nancy Evans x (Odee Wright x Crest)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Fujioka

Registration Reference:  ARS 052

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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