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More Information: Rhododendron 'Old Gold'


R. 'Old Gold' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower opens widely "butterfly" shaped, 2⅛" to 2¾" across, pale orange buff flushed and overlaid with rose and an orange blotch. Round, compact trusses with 7-15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Open, irregular habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Hybridized or Selected by:  Exbury Garden

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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