Rhododendron '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 in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -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 

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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