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More Information: Rhododendron 'Golden Mean'


R. 'Golden Mean' 
  Photo: Tom Ahern

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 4" across, light creamy coral pink at margins, shading to yellowish cream at center of lobes, light olive green at base, olive green spotted flare on dorsal lobe. Ball-shaped truss has 10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate, obtuse apex, rounded base, flat margins, 3½" long, semi-glossy, medium deep green. Leaves retained 2 years. Intermediate plant habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     September Song x White Dimples

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Ahern

Registration Reference:  ARS 042
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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