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More Information: Rhododendron 'Capistrano'


R. 'Capistrano' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-campanulate, frilly edges, 2" across, pale greenish-yellow with no markings. Dome-shaped trusses of 15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 4½" long, dull, deep green, retained 2-3 years. Dense, mounding habit. Performs best with afternoon shade.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Hindustan x ({[Catawbiense Album x (fortunei ssp discolor x Fabia Group)] x (Russell Harmon x Goldsworth Orange)} x Golden Gala)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Leach

Registration Reference:  ARS 972

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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