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Description of Rhododendron 'Yaku Sunrise' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Vulcan's Flame x degronianum ssp yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower broadly campanulate, 2¾" across, rose-pink, edges and reverse darker. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 10. Several different clones in commerce. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves slightly recurved, to 3" long, dark green with light cinnamon tomentum and thick white indumentum. Afternoon sun protection is best. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Lancaster |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 654 |
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 |
