Xela's Garden

Rhododendron 'Molten Gold'

Genus: Rhododendron.

Species: Rhododendron.

Planted '? in container by Father, now standing in Vistabile back garden near drive
Inherited & adopted April 2010 from Mother's Freeland garden

Flower Colour: Pinky-mauve
Flowering Month: May
Height After 10 Years: 125-150cm
Interesting Foliage: Yes
Scent: Not Scented
Hardiness: To -15 °C
Mauve flowers in late May. It has eye catching foliage, with a bright bold golden yellow flash in the centre of the leaf. The variegation is much more stable than other varieties, and it rarely reverts to green. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Variegated foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Dappled shade.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: unknown.
Bred by: unknown. Origin: British - a variegated sport found on a Rhododendron Nursery in Norfolk.
Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.
RHS Hardiness Rating: H3-4.
usually propagate this plant: Graft (some cuttings).
[Source: http://www.rhododendrons.co.uk/Product/16412/rhododendron-molten-gold.aspx ]

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