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More Information: Rhododendron 'Borneo'


R. 'Borneo' 
  Photo: Van Veen Nursery

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2¼" across, pale yellow flowers with bright yellow centers. Ball-shaped trusses of 8-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, flat, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 5⅛" long, dull green, retained 2 years. Dense, spreading habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     catawbiense, white form x (dichroanthum ssp apodectum x Loderi White Diamond)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Leach

Registration Reference:  ARS 912

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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