American Rhododendron Society Plant Registry

The following rhododendron and azalea names, submitted through the North American registrar, were approved and added to the International Rhododendron Register prior to August 1, 1999 by the Royal Horticultural Society, International Registration Authority for the genus Rhododendron . Names conform to the rules and recommendations of the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants - 1995 .

Color numbers refer to the RHS Colour Chart unless noted otherwise. Accompanying color names are taken from A Contribution toward Standardization of Color Names in Horticulture , R.D. Huse and K.L. Kelly, edited by D.H. Voss (ARS, 1984).

Parents of a plant are reported in the conventional order: (seed parent x pollen parent). Abbreviations are used where appropriate: H = hybridized by, G = grown to first flower by, R = raised by, S = selected by, N = named by, I = introduced by, REG = registered by; dates are enclosed in parentheses immediately following the activity.

Metric conversions of flower and leaf measurements are reported in 5mm (0.2") increments for dimensions greater than 25mm (1").

'Adeline Allison': Elepidote. ('Wheatley' x 'Kimberly'). H (1989): Marilyn J. Whitman; G (1996), N (1998), and REG (1999): Marilyn and Bud Whitman, Wall, NJ. Fls14/dome truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 2.25" (55mm) long x 3.5" (90mm) wide, 7 wavy-edged lobes; buds strong purplish pink (63C) at base, shading to strong purplish red (63B) at apex, opening very pale purple (69C) inside and out, with fine, faint veining of deep purplish pink (68A) at margins, and a faint, strong purplish red (63B) marking at base of dorsal lobe; anthers brown. Truss 7" (175mm) high x 6.5" (165mm) wide. Lvs ovate, flat, rounded base, obtuse apex, 6" (150mm) x 2.25" (55mm); semi-glossy, dark yellowish green (139A) above, hairless. Shrub 3.25' (1.0m) tall x 2' (0.6m) wide in 10 years; intermediate plant habit. Plant hardy to at least -15°F (-26°C); buds, -10°F (-23°C). Early May.

'Alexa': Vireya. [( gardenia x aurigeranum ) x aurigeranum ]. H (1983), G (1991), N, and REG (1999): William Moynier, Los Angeles, CA. Fls 10-15/dome truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 3.25" (80mm) long x 3.25" (80mm) wide, with 5 slightly wavy-edged lobes, of heavy texture; vivid yellow (14A) throughout; towards end of bloom period, sometimes lightly flushed pastel orange at lobe tips. Truss 5.5" (140mm) high x 8"-9" (200-225mm) wide. Lvs held 4 years, elliptic, cuneate base, broadly acute apex, with upcurved margins, 5" (125mm) x 2.25" (55mm); dull green above, with tan scales below and on petiole. Shrub 3.3' (1.0m) tall x 3.2' (1.0m) wide in 14 years, dense habit. Plant and bud hardy to 32°F (0°C). Variable, throughout year. (Code FD-027A) (Identity of R. gardenia requires confirmation. It is described as an "imperfectly understood” species in RHS Rhododendron Handbook (1998), p 220.)

'Alice Poore': Elepidote. (Parentage unknown). H (pre 1943): C.O. Dexter, Sandwich, MA; G and N: B.P.P. Moseley, Ipswich, MA; I: unknown; REG (1999): Richard H. Gustafson, West Windsor, NJ. Fls 13/dome to ball truss, openly funnel-shaped, 2" (50mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, 6-8 wavy-edged lobes; deep to moderate purplish pink (73A, 74D) in bud, opening inside strong to light purplish pink (73B-C) at edge, fading to light purplish pink (73C) and very pale purple (73D) at lobe centers and in throat, with deep greenish yellow (153A) dorsal spotting; outside (73B) at edge, shading to (73C-D) at center. Truss 5" (125mm) high x 5.5" (140mm) wide. Lvs elliptic, flat, rounded base, obtuse apex with small mucro, 3" (75mm) x 1.9" (50mm); dull, moderate yellow green (138A) above, hairless. Shrub 5' (1.5m) tall x 7' (2.1m) wide in 12 years; dense plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -8°F (-22°C). Mid-late May.

'Anacapa': Vireya. ('Marshall Pierce Madison' x javanicum ). H (1989), G (1993), N, and REG (1999): William Moynier, Los Angeles, CA. Fls 14-19/dome truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 4" (100mm) long x 4" (100mm) wide, with 5-6 wavy-edged lobes; vivid reddish orange (43B) throughout; lightly scented. Truss 6.5" (165mm) high x 9" (225mm) wide. Lvs held 3 years, elliptic, cuneate base, acute apex, flat, 7" (175mm) x 2.5" (65mm); glossy, moderate olive green (137A) above, with tan scales below and on petiole. Shrub 3.5 (1.1 m) tall x 3.8' (1.2m) wide in 10 years. Plant and bud hardy to 32°F (0°C). February-April. (Code FJ-172A)

'Angel's Breath': Elepidote. [ pseudochrysanthum , Ben Nelson form x ( yakushimanum x 'Leo)] . H (1993): Marilyn J. Whitman; G (1998), N (1998), and REG (1999): Marilyn and Bud Whitman, Wall, NJ. Fls 15/dome truss, broadly funnel-shaped,2" (50mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, 5 flat-edged lobes; strong purplish pink (55B) in bud, opening inside light purplish pink (55C) with a pale yellow (18C) center; outside strong purplish pink (55B). Truss 4.5" (115mm) high x 5.5" (140mm) wide. Lvs narrowly oblong, oblique base, broadly acute apex, wavy margins, 6" (150mm) x 2" (50mm); semi-glossy, moderate olive green (137A) above, hairless. Shrub 1.5' (0.45m) tall x 2' (0.6m) wide in 6 years; dense plant habit. Plant hardy to at least -15°F (-26°C); buds, -10°F (-23°C). Early May.

'Bubble Bath': Elepidote. [('Janet Blair' x 'Pink Petticoats') x yellow-flrd decorum ]. H (1986), G (1989), and REG (1999): G. Wyatt LeFever, Kernersville, NC. Fls 14/ball truss, openly funnel-shaped, 2.5" (65mm) long x 3.25" (80mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged lobes; pink in bud, opening white inside and out, with a green throat; scented. Truss 6" (150mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs purplish pink (63C). Truss 6" (150mm) high x 7" (175mm) wide. Lvs elliptic, flat, slightly oblique base, obtuse apex, 5" (125mm) x 2.75" (70mm); semi-glossy, moderate olive green (137A) above, hairless; new growth bronze with strong yellow green (145A) mid veins. Shrub 3' (0.9m) tall x 4' (1.2m) wide in 10 years; intermediate plant habit. Plant hardy to at least -15°F (-26°C); buds, -10°F (-23°C). Early May.

'Cutie Pie': Elepidote. [('Mars' x 'Phipps Yellow'*) x pseudochrysanthum , Ben Nelson form]. H (1993): Marilyn J. Whitman; G (1998), N (1998), and REG (1999): Marilyn and Bud Whitman, Wall, NJ. Fls 5/dome truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 2" (50mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, 5 frilly-edged lobes; vivid red (57A) in bud, opening inside light purplish pink (66D), flushed strong purplish pink (66B) on dorsal lobes, with deep red (60A) spotting on dorsal lobe and a small blotch of strong purplish red (60B) in the throat; outside vivid purplish red (66B) with strong purplish red (67A) veining overall. Truss 4" (100mm) high x 5.5" (140mm) wide. Lvs oblong, oblique base, broadly acute apex, wavy margins, 5" (125mm) x 2.25" (55mm); dull, moderate olive green (137A) above, hairless. Shrub 0.8' (0.25m) tall x 1' (0.3m) wide in 6 years; intermediate to dense plant habit. Plant hardy to at least -15°F (-26°C); buds, -10°F (-23°C). Early May.

'Dexter's Orchid': Elepidote. (Parentage unknown). H (pre 1943): C.O. Dexter, Sandwich, MA; G: probably S.A. Everitt; N (pre 1959): Paul Vossberg, Westbury, NY; I (c 1959): Westbury Rose Nursery, Westbury, NY; REG (1999): Richard H. Gustafson, West Windsor, NJ. Fls 11/lax truss, funnel-shaped, 2.75" (70mm) long x 3.5" (90mm) wide, 5 wavy-edged lobes; inside moderate to light purplish pink (62B-C), shading to light to pale purplish pink (65B-C), with pale green dorsal spots; outside moderate purplish pink (62B). Truss 7" (175mm) high x 7" (175mm) wide. Lvs held 2-3 years, elliptic, flat, oblique base, broadly acute apex, 5"-6" (125-150mm) x 2.4"-2.5" (60-65mm); semi-glossy, moderate olive green (137A) above, hairless. Shrub 7' (2.1m) tall x 6' (1.8m) wide in 18 years; open plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -8°F (-22°C). Mid May.

'Durango': Elepidote. ('Ruby Bowman' x elliottii 'War Paint'). H (1975), G (1984), N (1994), and REG (1999): David W. Goheen, Camas, WA; I (1995): Chris Hoffman, A Sandy Rhododendron, Sandy, OR. Fls 16-18/dome truss, funnel-campanulate, 2.5" (65mm) long x 3.5" (90mm) wide, 5 wavy-edged lobes; strong red (53C) in bud, opening inside deep purplish pink (54B), the dorsal lobes with a strong red (53C) blotch; outside strong purplish red (54A); nectaries strong red (53C). Calyx minute, strong red (53C) tinged green. Truss 4"-5" (100-125mm) high x 6.5"-8" (165-200mm) wide. Lvs held 3 years, elliptic, cuneate base, broadly acute apex, down curved margins, 7"-8" (175-200mm) x 2.5"-3.5" (65-90mm); dull, dark green (136A) above, with hairy indumentum below (except on midrib), tan aging to brownish orange (164A). Shrub 6' (1.8m) tall x 6' (1.8m) wide in 15 years; dense plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Late April-May. (Best Hybrid Rhododendron, 1999 Mothers Day show, Portland, OR)

'Emily Baker': Elepidote. ('Aunt Martha' x ponticum ). H (1989), G (1993), N, and REG (1999): Harry S. Baker, Longview, WA. Fls 15-17/dome truss, funnel-shaped, 1" (25mm) long x 0.75" (20mm) wide, 5 frilly-edged lobes; very light purple (85C) in bud, opening very light purple (85C) inside and out, the outside margin slightly lighter; with 18-20 grayish red (182B) dorsal spots. Truss 4"-4.5" (100-115mm) high x 4"-4.5" (100-115mm) wide. Lvs elliptic, flat, cuneate base, obtuse apex, 3.5"-5.5" (90-140mm) x 1.5"-2" (40-50mm); dull, moderate yellow green (139C) above, hairless. Shrub 4' (1.2m) tall x 3.5' (1.1m) wide in 10 years; intermediate plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 0°F (-18°C). Late May.

'Firecracker Marcia': Lepidote. {( keiskei (as var. cordifolium ) RSF 79/164 x spinuliferum RSF 69/834) x [(['Mary Fleming' x spinuliferum RSF 69/834] x ( racemosum x spinuliferum ]) x ( keiskei x spinuliferum )]}. H (1990), G (1995), N (1999), and REG (1999): Pat Halligan, Freeland, WA. Fls 5-6/ball truss, openly funnel-shaped, 0.75" (20mm) long x 1.25" (30mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes; opening inside strong pink (48C) with yellow overtones, outside strong red (47B); in the sun, color darkens with age to a shade between strong red (47B) and strong red (53C); in deep shade, color darkens only slightly. Truss 2" (50mm) high x 2" (50mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, slightly down curved margins, 1"-2" (25-50mm) x 0.5"-0.75" (13-20mm); semi-glossy, dark green (136A) above, with inconspicuous yellowish scales below. Shrub 2' (0.6m) tall x 2' (0.6m) wide in 10 years; intermediate plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to 10°F (-12°C). Late March-early April.

'Florence Phillips': Evergreen azalea. ('Easter Parade' x 'Hampton Beauty'). H (1991), G (1993), N, and REG (1999): Mark Phillips, Cary, NC. Fls 20/multi-bud cluster, openly funnel-shaped, 2" (50mm) long x 2.5" (65mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes; inside medium pink at margins, shading lighter towards center, with a prominent yellow/green, speckled blotch on three dorsal lobes; outside pink, shading lighter at base. Terminal cluster 6" (150mm) high x 6.5" (165mm) wide. Calyx 0.25" (6mm) long, green. Lvs mainly elliptic with slightly emarginate apex, cuneate base, upcurved margins, 2" (50mm) x 1.25" (30mm); glossy, dark green above, with hairs above, below, and on petiole. Shrub 2' (0.6m) tall x 1.5' (0.45m) wide in 3 years; upright, branching habit. Plant and bud hardy to -8°F (-22°C). Late April.

'Gary Gee': Lepidote. ( keiskei 'Yaku Fairy' x white-flrd racemosum ). H (1992), G (1995), N (1999), and REG (1999): G. David Lewis, Colts Neck, NJ. Fls 3-5/bud, with 1-3 buds/terminal, openly funnel-shaped, 1.25" (30mm) long x 1.5" (40mm) wide, 5 wavy-edged lobes; in bud, pale yellow green (4D) tipped with vivid purplish red (57C); opening white throughout, the lobes occasionally tipped inside with (57C). Calyx minute, light yellow green (145B). Lvs elliptic, flat, cuneate base, broadly acute apex, 1.25" (30mm) x 0.6" (15mm); dull, moderate olive green (147A) above. Shrub 0.5' (0.15m) tall x 1.25' (0.4m) wide in 6 years; dense plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least-5°F (-21°C). Late April.

'George Munro's Favorite': Elepidote. (Parentage unknown). H and G (pre 1965): William E. Whitney, Brinnon, WA; N (1999), I, and REG (1999): Briggs Nursery, Olympia, WA. Fls 11-12/dome truss, openly funnel-shaped, 1.75"-2" (45-50mm) long x 2.5" (65mm) wide, 5 frilly-edged lobes; vivid red (45B) in bud, opening inside vivid red (52A) at margins, shading to greenish white (155C) at center; outside vivid red (52A); unmarked. Calyx 1"-1.25" (25-30mm) long, colored as corolla. Truss 3" (75mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs held 3 years, elliptic, cuneate base, acute apex, down curved margins, 3"-4" (75-100mm) x 1"-1.5" (25-40mm); semi-glossy, moderate olive green (147A) above; hairy above (leaf edge near base), below, and on petiole; indumentum moderate orange yellow (165C) at first, becoming brownish orange (165B). Shrub 2' (0.6m) tall x 3' (0.9m) wide in 6 years; dense plant habit. Mid-late May. (Synonym: 'Whitney's Yak No. 7').

'Glenwood Ivory': Lepidote. [('Carolina Nude' x white-flrd dauricum ) x keiskei , as epiphytic form]. H (1992), G (1995), N (1999), and REG (1999): G. David Lewis, Colts Neck, NJ. Fls 7/truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 1.25" (30mm) long x 2" (50mm) wide, 5 wavy-edged lobes; buds pale yellow green (4D), the apex tinged with light purplish pink (63D); corolla opening pale yellowish pink (159D), lightly tinged with pale purplish pink (62D) inside and out; dorsal lobe spotted with strong orange yellow (22A). Calyx minute, strong yellow green (145A). Lvs lanceolate, flat, cuneate base, acute apex, 3" (75mm) x 1" (25mm); semi-glossy, moderate olive green (137A) above. Shrub 1.5' (0.45m) tall x 2.5' (0.75m) wide in 6 years; dense plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Early May.

'Glenwood Peach': Lepidote. ( keiskei , as epiphytic form x racemosum ). H (1987), G (1990), N (1999), and REG (1999): G. David Lewis, Colts Neck, NJ. Fls 3-4/bud, with 3-4 buds/terminal, openly funnel-shaped, 1" (25mm) long x 1.25" (30mm) wide, 5 wavy-edged lobes; buds pale yellow (11D) at base, changing to deep purplish pink (66C) at apex, opening pale yellow (11D), flushed inside with vivid purplish red (66B), and outside with deep purplish pink (66C); unmarked. Calyx minute, strong yellow green (145A). Lvs held 1.5 years, lanceolate, cuneate base, acute apex, 1.75" (45mm) x 0.6" (15mm); dull, moderate olive green (147A) above, scaly (sparse above, more numerous below). Shrub 4.5' (1.4m) tall x 4.5' (1.4m) wide in 12 years; intermediate plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -10"F (-23"C). Late April or very early May.

'Hamish Robertson': Lepidote. {[ nuttallii x ( dalhousiae x lindleyi )] x dalhousiae }. H (c 1988): unknown; G (1996), N, and REG (1999): R. Hamish Robertson, Victoria, B.C., Canada. Fls 3-5/truss, funnel-campanulate, with 5 wavy-edged, reflexed lobes, 4"-4.4" (100-110mm) long x 4"-4.8" (100-120mm) wide; white, faintly striped pink, with a large, internal, yellow blotch at base. Lvs held 2 years, elliptic, cuneate base, down curved margins, bullate above, with conspicuous network of veins below, and with very small brown scales below, visible only with hand lens; 6.8"-7.2" (170-180mm) x 2.8"-3.2" (70-80mm); new growth purple. Shrub 6' (1.8m) tall in 10 years; compact plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 23°F (-5°C). Mid May.

'Helen B.': Elepidote. ('Red Paint' x 'Royston Red'*). H (1985), G (1994), N (1997), and REG (1999): David W. Goheen, Camas, WA; I (1997): Chris Hoffman, A Sandy Rhododendron, Sandy, OR. Fls 12-14/dome truss, funnel-shaped, 2.5" (65mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, 5 wavy-edged lobes; vivid red (45A) in bud, opening vivid red (45B) throughout, with sparse dorsal spotting of strong red (46A). Calyx minute, vivid red (45A). Truss 4" (100mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs held 3 years, obovate, cuneate base, broadly acute apex, flat to somewhat wavy margins, 4"-6" (100-150mm) x 1.5"-1.75" (40-45mm); semi-glossy, moderate olive green (137B) above, hairless. Shrub 5' (1.5m) tall x 6' (1.8m) wide in 12 years; intermediate plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Midseason.

'Herald Square': Elepidote. ('Vulcan' x pseudochrysanthum ). H (1980): John Nicolella, Hampton Bays, NY; G, N, and REG (1999): Richard H. Gustafson, West Windsor, NJ. Fls 10/dome truss, openly funnel-shaped, 2" (50mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, 6 flat-edged lobes; vivid purplish red (66B) in bud, opening inside vivid red (57A) and strong purplish pink (63C), outside vivid red (57A); unmarked. Truss 4"-5" (100-125mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs held 2-3 years, elliptic, flat, rounded base, broadly acute apex, 4"-4.4" (100-110mm) x 1.5"-1.75" (40-45mm); moderate olive green (147A) above, hairless. Shrub 5.5' (1.7m) tall x 6.5' (2.0m) wide in 19 years; intermediate plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -8°F (-22°C). Late April-early May. (ARS Seed Exchange 81-1098)

'Hot Ticket': Elepidote. ['Yaku Sunrise' x 'Rocket' (Shammarello)]. H (1991): Marilyn J. Whitman; G (1998), N (1999), and REG (1999): Marilyn and Bud Whitman, Wall, NJ. Fls 18/dome truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 1.5" (40mm) long x 2.5" (65mm) wide, 5 wavy-edged lobes; vivid purplish red (66A) in bud, opening inside vivid purplish red (66B) at margins, shading to pale purplish pink (65D) center; outside pale purplish pink (66C) with light purplish pink (66B) midribs; inside ages to (65D).Truss 4.25" (105mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs elliptic, rounded base, broadly acute apex, wavy margins, 6" (150mm) x 2.75" (70mm); dull, moderate olive green (137B) above, hairless. Shrub 1.8' (0.5m) tall x 1.7' (0.5m) wide in 8 years; intermediate plant habit. Plant hardy to at least -15°F (-26°C); buds, -10°F (-23°C). Early May.

'Island Tease': Elepidote. [( catawbiense 'Powell Glass' x yakushimanum ) x 'War Dance']. H (1994): Marilyn J. Whitman; G (1999), N (1999), and REG (1999): Marilyn and Bud Whitman, Wall, NJ. Fls21/dome truss, openly funnel-shaped, 2.5" (65mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, 5 wavy to frilly-edged lobes; strong reddish purple (70B) in bud, opening very pale purple (69B) throughout, with deep purplish red (71A) spotting on dorsal lobe; tips of lobes are faintly marked strong purple (89B) inside, and outside is veined with strong purplish red (71D). Truss 6.5" (165mm) high x 7" (175mm) wide. Lvs oblong, rounded base, broadly acute apex, margins flat or wavy, 5.5" (140mm) x 2.25" (55mm); dull, moderate olive green (137A) above, hairless. Shrub 2' (0.6m) tall x 2' (0.6m) wide in 5 years; intermediate plant habit. Plant hardy to at least -15°F (-26°C); buds, -10°F (-23°C). Early May.

'Kathy Lou': Elepidote. (Parentage unknown). H (c 1993): unknown; G, N, and REG (1999): Louis F. Seeds, Bethlehem, PA. Fls 10/dome truss, openly funnel-shaped, 2" (50mm) long x 2.75" (70mm) wide, 5 wavy-edged lobes; deep pink, tinged orange inside and out, the interior speckled with small, dark spots, more numerous on dorsal and upper laterals than lower lateral lobes, and with bands of paler color (nearly white) extending from tips of lobes towards center. Calyx 1" (25mm) long, colored as corolla. Truss 4" (100mm) high x 5.25" (130mm) wide. Lvs elliptic, cuneate base, acuminate apex, down curved margins, 3.5" (90mm) x 1.4" (35mm); dull, dark green above, hairless. Shrub 2.5' (0.75m) tall x 3' (0.9m) wide in 5 years; open plant habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -10°F (-23°C). Mid May.

'Lake Amaru': Vireya. ( konori x laetum ). H: unknown, possibly J.L. Rouse, Australia; G (c 1985): possibly Peter Schick, Fort Bragg, CA or Arne Jensen, Waldport, OR; N (1999) and REG (1999): Lucie Sorensen-Smith, Portland, OR; I (1999): The Bovees Nursery, Portland, OR. Fls 5-6/flat truss, tubular with 5-6 flat-edged, widely flared lobes, 2.75" (70mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide; strong pink (48C-D) in bud, opening inside strong pink (48C-D); outside of tube moderate reddish orange (42D) becoming light yellow (18A) at base, outside of lobes strong pink (48D) with strong reddish orange (42B-C) stripes extending to mid-tube; scented. Calyx c 0.1" (3mm) long, dark red. Truss 3" (75mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, elliptic, flat, cuneate base, broadly acute apex, 3.5" (90mm) x 2" (50mm); dull, dark yellowish green (139A) above, with medium brown scales above and below. Shrub 4' (1.2m) high x 2.5' (0.75m) wide in 10 years, intermediate plant habit. Plant hardy to 30°F (-1°C). Blooms several times a year. (Code: Bovees No. 193)

'Lemon Dream': Elepidote. ('Creamy Chiffon' (s) X R. yakushimanum , Exbury form.). H (1983), G (1989), and N: Steven M. McCulloch; REG (1999): Briggs Nursery; both Olympia, WA. Fls 13/dome truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 1.5" (40mm) long x 2.5" (65mm) wide, usually with 5 wavy-edged lobes; sometimes fls are double; light greenish yellow (3C) throughout. Calyx c 0.1" (3mm) long, strong yellow green (145A). Truss 3.5" (90mm) high x 5.5" (140mm) wide. Lvs held 2-3 years, elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, upcurved margins, 2.5" (65mm) x 1.25" (30mm); dull, dark green above, with felted hairs below (yellowish gray (156C) at first, maturing to brownish orange (164A)); new foliage only with “powdery” indumentum above. Shrub 0.75' (0.25m) tall x 1.25' (0.4m) wide in 9 years; dense, spreading plant habit. Bud hardy to at least 0°F (-18°C). Mid May. [Correct parentage to ('Creamy Chiffon' (s) x