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More Information: Rhododendron 'Creamy Chiffon'


R. 'Creamy Chiffon' 
  Photo: Diane Weissman

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, semi-double, hose-in-hose, wavy edges, 2½" to 3" across, light yellow with brownish-orange spots in throat and some pinkish shading, fades to pale greenish yellow. Held in flat trusses of 7 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, convex, obtuse tip, cuneate base, 1½" to 3" long, glossy, moderate olive green, retained 3 years. Upright habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  20°F  ( -7°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Whitney

Registration Reference:  ARS 942

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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