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Description of Rhododendron 'Dappled Dawn' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Wizard x [Golden Star x (Jalisco x degronianum ssp yakushimanum) |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, light yellow with peach edges and a prominent orange-beige flare, ages to pale greenish-yellow. Ball-shaped truss holds 15 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 3¼" to 5¾" long, moderate yellow-green, retained 2 years. Upright, dense habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Shaw |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 942 |
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 |