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Description of Rhododendron 'One Thousand Butterflies' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Lem's Cameo x Pink Petticoats |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3½" across, strong purplish-pink at edges, shading paler within, cardinal red blotch and flare butterfly shaped. Held in ball-shaped trusses of up to 34 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic to elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, 5" to 6" long, glossy, dark yellowish-green, retained 3 years. Upright, well-branched plant. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Lofthouse |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 812 |
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 |
