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More Information: Rhododendron 'Coral Glow'


R. 'Coral Glow' 
  Photo: Harry Wright

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flowers widely funnel-shaped, single, 1½" to 2" across x about ¾" long, with 5 smooth-edged lobes; vivid reddish orange to strong yellowish pink, slightly fragrant. Terminal truss holds 2-3 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, flat, acuminate, cuneate, 4" to 4¾" long with scaly indumentum; mahogany color in autumn, retained 15 months. Broadly upright habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink' x lutescens

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Mehlquist

Registration Reference:  ARS 892

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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