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More Information: Rhododendron 'Nova Sunrise'


R. 'Nova Sunrise' 
  Photo: D. L. Craig

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2⅜" across, light greenish yellow, light yellow green flecks in the upper throat, moderate red spots in the lower throat. Dome-shaped truss has 12-14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, down curved margins; 2.8" long, moderate yellow green, retained 2 years. Dense, compact plant habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (fortunei x smirnowii) x [(degronianum ssp yakushimanum x Goldsworth Yellow) x (aureum x Prelude)]

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Craig

Registration Reference:  ARS 053

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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