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More Information: Rhododendron 'Golden Gala'


R. 'Golden Gala' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 2½" across, pale yellowish green with light yellowish-green spots on dorsal lobe. Held in ball-shaped truss of 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, obtuse apex, rounded base, convex, 4⅜" long, glossy, olive green. Compact plant, broader than tall.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Great Lakes x Good Hope

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Leach

Registration Reference:  ARS 822/861

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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