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More Information: Rhododendron 'Unique Marmalade'


R. 'Unique Marmalade' 
  Photo: Dennis McKiver

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly, 2½" across, deep pink at outer edge shading to light orange in the center with darker spots. Held in ball-shaped truss with 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4" to 5½" long, flat, glossy, very deep green, retained 3 years. Compact and dense habit. Likes filtered afternoon shade and plenty of morning sun.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Orange Marmalade x Unique

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Davis

Registration Reference:  ARS 912

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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