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More Information: Rhododendron 'Anniversary Gold'


R. 'Anniversary Gold' 
  Photo: Bill Stipe

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower saucer-shaped, wavy-edges, 3¾" across, fragrant, light greenish-yellow with brilliant greenish-yellow throat a prominent ovary. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly obovate, flat, mucronate at apex, 3 to 4" long, matte green, held 2 years. Upright, open habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (King of Shrubs x Crest) x Golden Star

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Smith, C.

Registration Reference:  ARS 922

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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