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More Information: Rhododendron 'Nifty Fifty'


R. 'Nifty Fifty' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 4½" across, vivid yellow with vivid orange-yellow throat. Held in ball-shaped truss of 13 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat, 2½" to 3½" long, slightly bullate, slightly hairy below. Upright spreading habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   unknown x (Knap Hill Yellow x Klondyke)

Hybridized or Selected by:  Arneson

Registration Reference:  ARS 952

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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