R. 'California Gold' Size:1 gal size 5"-8" plants

R. 'California Gold' Size:1 gal size 5"-8" plantsAlthough fairly tender, this FRAGRANT rhododendron is the 'yellowest' of any of the Maddenii types. Medium green leaves are a bit shiny and attractive on a plant with cinnamon peeling bark, a trait that many in the Maddenii section have. The flowers come out in mid April and are quite fragrant, perfuming the air. They are butter yellow with some pink striping on the back side of each flower. Hardy to zone 9 and 10. Rare Variety This variety is

A vigorous

The foliage is dark-green and attractive year round

China as well as Tibet

with little round bright green buds opening to bright gold-green new foliage

Very long lasting pink flower trusses open in early March with a "cloudburst" of speckles

The large textured leaves and 6" trumpet flowers

We really like the foliage

Not well known in the US

woodland borders

The stems grow curving around and knotting and the leaves are green and small

the stems are hardly seen as the foliage is so dense

Plant with dark green plants for maximum contrast