Rhododendron 'Broughtonii Aureum'

 
Photo: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Yellow 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 An azaleodendron. Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2½" across, fragrant, deep creamy yellow with light brown dorsal spotting. Compact truss holds 8-16 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong to obovate, 2" to 4¾" long, dark green, semi-deciduous. Prefers afternoon sun protection. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 (maximum x ponticum) x molle  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Smith, W. 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 58 

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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