Rhododendron 'Tortoiseshell Wonder'

 
Photo: Dennis McKiver

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, 3½" across, salmon-pink flushed with orange Held in loose truss. Most popular Tortoiseshell clone. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblanceolate, 5½" long, dull, dark green. Open, upright habit. Plant grows broader than tall. Prefers afternoon sun protection. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Goldsworth Orange x griersonianum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Slocock 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 58 

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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