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More Information: Rhododendron 'Golden Star'


R. 'Golden Star' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3" across, light yellow. No markings. Held in ball-shaped trusses with 7 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate at tip, rounded at base, 5" long, dull green, retained 2 years.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  fortunei x wardii

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hardgrove

Registration Reference:  ARS 784

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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