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More Information: Rhododendron 'Amazement'


R. 'Amazement' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, rounded to wavy lobes, light greenish yellow, very fragrant. Ball-shaped, slightly lax truss has 13 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly obovate, apiculate apex, cordate base, 5" long, glossy, glaucous, moderate olive green, held 2 years. Plant upright, broad, rounded, branching well with stiff branches.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  fortunei x wardii

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hardgrove

Registration Reference:  ARS 784

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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