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More Information: Rhododendron 'Temple Meads'


R. 'Temple Meads' 
  Photo: Richard Gustafson

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 3¼" across, light yellow with brilliant yellow spotted blotch on dorsal lobe. Held in dome-shaped truss with 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, flat, obtuse apex, rounded base, 5" long, dull, yellow green, retained 2 years.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Janet Blair x Hindustan

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Gustafson

Registration Reference:  ARS 983

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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