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More Information: Rhododendron 'Tortoiseshell Wonder'


R. 'Tortoiseshell Wonder' 
  Photo: Dennis McKiver

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 3½" across, salmon-pink flushed with orange Held in loose truss. Most popular Tortoiseshell clone.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblanceolate, 5½" long, dull, dark green. Open, upright habit. Plant grows broader than tall. Prefers afternoon sun protection.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Goldsworth Orange x griersonianum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Slocock

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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