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Description of Rhododendron 'Golden Comet' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
luteum selection |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower tubular funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2½" across, fragrant, vivid yellow with a darker vivid yellow throat and edge on dorsal lobe. Dome-shaped truss with 30 flowers. |
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Bloom Time: |
Early to Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-20°F (-29°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic to oblanceolate, wavy edges, acute apex, cuneate base, 4" long, flat, moderate yellow-green, hairy above and below. Rounded habit. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Deciduous |
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Hybridizer: |
c.w. Robbins |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 971 |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
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American Rhododendron Society |
