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Description of Rhododendron 'Amazement' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
fortunei x wardii |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, rounded to wavy lobes, light greenish yellow, very fragrant. Ball-shaped, slightly lax truss has 13 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly obovate, apiculate apex, cordate base, 5" long, glossy, glaucous, moderate olive green, held 2 years. Plant upright, broad, rounded, branching well with stiff branches. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Hardgrove |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 784 |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
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American Rhododendron Society |