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More Information: Rhododendron 'Ted's Orchid Sunset'


R. 'Ted's Orchid Sunset' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 3" across, reddish pink, with large golden yellow and rusty brown flare on upper lobes.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, incised ribs, down-curved edges, mid green. Upright and slightly open plant habit. Prefers a location with some shade.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Purple Splendour x Mrs Donald Graham

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Fawcett

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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