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More Information: Rhododendron 'Vinecrest'


R. 'Vinecrest' 
  Photo: Chris Anderson

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 2¼" across, fragrant, light greenish yellow with small reddish brown rays. Truss has 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves near narrowly elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 6" long, convex, olive green. Upright habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     [(catawbiense 'La Bar's White' x fortunei) x wardii] x wardii Litiense Group

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Begg

Registration Reference:  ARS 854

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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