Rhododendron 'Unique Marmalade'

 
Photo: Dennis McKiver

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly, 2½" across, deep pink at outer edge shading to light orange in the center with darker spots. Held in ball-shaped truss with 12 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4" to 5½" long, flat, glossy, very deep green, retained 3 years. Compact and dense habit. Likes filtered afternoon shade and plenty of morning sun. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Orange Marmalade x Unique  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Davis 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 912 

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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