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More Information: Rhododendron 'Honey Butter'


R. 'Honey Butter' 
  Photo: Don Kohlenberger

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-campanulate, wavy edged, 3" across, inside light yellowish-pink edged with strong pink; outside has deep pink midribs. Dome-shaped truss has 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 5½" long, dull, moderate olive green, retained 2 years.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Nancy Evans x (China Group x Lem’s Cameo)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

Registration Reference:  ARS 992

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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