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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mavis Davis'


R. 'Mavis Davis' 
  Photo: Bill Stipe

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow, Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, heavy substance, 3½" across, wavy-lobes, pale yellow with reddish-orange margins. Held in truss of 10 to 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic or obovate, apiculate apex, cuneate base, flat, 3½" to 4½" long, dull green. Vigorous grower. Best grown in filtered light.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Orange Marmalade x Lem's Cameo

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Davis

Registration Reference:  ARS 881

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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