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More Information: Rhododendron 'Crane'


R. 'Crane' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 1" across, pale yellow, unmarked. Terminal and axillary buds hold three flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, decurved edges, acuminate apex, obtuse base, matt green.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     keiskei 'Yaku Fairy' x racemosum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Cox, P. & K.

Registration Reference:  RHS 93

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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