Rhododendron 'Naselle'

Growth Habit: medium (4 x 4 feet)

USDA Zone: 8
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Growing Conditions: evenly moist, well drained acidic soils
Parentage: ('Big Sam' x 'Lem's Cameo')
Primary Color: orange
Bloom Time: early mid-season
Comments: Orange-pink buds open orange on the margins and deep in the throat. In between is a warm yellow. The upper lobe also sports a small orange blotch. The ruffled flowers comprise a truss that will measure 7 inches. Add to this floral display are leaves that emerge bronze. A superb selection for year-round beauty.