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More Information: Rhododendron 'Viscy'


R. 'Viscy' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, 2¾" to 3¾" across, heavy textured, open orange with strong dark-red spotting, age to coppery yellow. Reverse tinted rose along midribs. Loose truss holds 5-9 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves are large, glossy, dark green and insect resistant. Open habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Diane x viscidifolium

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hobbie

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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