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More Information: Rhododendron 'Wind River'


R. 'Wind River' 
  Photo: Jim Barlup

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3½" across, pale greenish yellow deeping to light yellow in throat, light purplish pink edges, strong red ring at base and strong red spotting on three upper lobes. Ball-shaped truss has 20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 6¼" long, semi-glossy, moderate olive green, retained for 2 years.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Mindy's Love x {[(Lem's Goal x Loderi Group) x Lem's Cameo] x [(Lem's Goal x Loderi Group) x Brandt's Tropicana]}

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

Registration Reference:  ARS 964

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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