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More Information: Rhododendron 'Sun Blush'


R. 'Sun Blush' 
  Photo: Jim Barlup

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2¾" across, pale greenish yellow, dorsal lobe light greenish yellow with sparse moderate red spotting, base has two moderate red rays flanking moderate red flare. Held in ball-shaped truss of 18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, wavy edges, semi-glossy, moderate olive green, retained 2 years.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Scintillation x Recital

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

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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