Rhododendron 'Pacific Sunset'

 
Photo: Paul Wurz

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red, Yellow 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 4" across, vivid red shading to moderate orange yellow in throat with red spots on dorsal lobe. Held in lax truss of 11 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves narrowly oblong, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 6" long, dark green, retained 2 years. Broad, rounded habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 10°F  (-12°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 (Peach Lady xTally Ho Group) x Malemute  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Elliott 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 892 

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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