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More Information: Rhododendron 'Bisque'


R. 'Bisque' 
  Photo: Tom Ahern

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow, Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower saucer-shaped, 3¾" across, inside light peach shading slightly darker in center, sparse, greenish-brown dorsal spotting, outside peach, lightly scented. Ball-shaped truss holds 10 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins, 5½" long, semi-glossy, mid green, retained 2 years. Dense plant habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Rio x Tan

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Ahern

Registration Reference:  ARS 053
Note: This cultivar is not commercially available.

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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