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More Information: Rhododendron 'Bob Furman’s Big Yellow'


R. 'Bob Furman’s Big Yellow' 
  Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edged, waxy, 3" across, inside light yellow with strong yellow-green spotting on three dorsal lobes, outside light to pale orange-yellow, slightly scented. Domed shaped truss holds 12-14 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes slightly

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, 5½" long, obtuse apex, rounded base, margins slightly wavy, up-angled from midvein, semi-glossy, moderate olive green above.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (Jalisco Group x degronianum ssp yakushimanum) x {[Dido Group x (Chlorops x lacteum)] x Golden Star}

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Furman

Registration Reference:  ARS 154

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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