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More Information: Rhododendron 'Apricot Fantasy'


R. 'Apricot Fantasy' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 4" across, fragrant, light yellowish-pink, with light orange-yellow throat and yellowish-pink edging, vivid red spotting. Ball-shaped truss with 16-17 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly obovate, convex, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 5" to 6" long, olive green, retained 2 years. Upright growth habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Hotei x Tropicana

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Brockenbrough

Registration Reference:  ARS 871

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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