JARS v61n2 - American Rhododendron Society Plant Registry

American Rhododendron Society Plant Registry

Introduction : The following rhododendron and azalea names were approved and added to the International Rhododendron Register prior to February 15, 2007 by the Royal Horticultural Society, International Cultivar Registration Authority for the genus Rhododendron . The North American Registrar assisted the RHS by providing data for plants originating in North America.

References : Names conform to the rules and recommendations of the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants – 7th Edition (2004). 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).

Format : Parentage lists the seed parent first, followed by an "(s)" if the direction of the cross is known; this is followed by an upper case "X" and then the name of the pollen parent. If either parent is itself a cross, the individual components within that cross are separated by a lower case "x"". Parentheses are used only in describing the more complex crosses. Abbreviations are used where appropriate: (a) = azalea, (r) = rhododendron, (v) = vireya rhododendron, (z) = azaleodendron; H = hybridized by, G = grown to first flower by, R = raised by, S = selected by, N = named by, I = introduced commercially by, REG = registered by; dates are enclosed in parentheses immediately following the activity. Metric conversions of dimensions are reported in 5mm (0.2") increments for dimensions greater than 25mm (1").

(a) 'Angel's Lace': Deciduous azalea: Parentage unknown. S (c 1985), N (2006), and REG (2006): Earl A. Sommerville, Marietta, GA. Fls 20/dome truss, elongated tubular funnel-shaped; 1.5" (40mm) long x c 1.2" (30mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged lobes and an inner cycle of distorted lobes. Color white tinged very pale pink in bud, opening white throughout; unmarked. Calyx lobes 0.6" (15mm) long, strong yellow green (144C). Truss 2.8" (70mm) high x 3.5" (90mm) wide. Lvs 3" x 1.2" (75 x 30mm), obovate, obtuse apex, cuneate base, down curved margins; semi-glossy and moderate yellowish green (138A) above. Shrub 4' (1.2m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in c 18 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Early.

(r) 'Ashleigh Stockman': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Lamplighter' (s) X 'Crest'. H (1993): Morna Stockman; G (2003), N (2006), and REG (2006): Harold and Morna Stockman, Port Angeles, WA; I (c 2006): Hammond's Acres of Rhodys, Arlington, WA. Fls 10-12/flat truss, openly funnel-shaped; 2.4" (60mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 5 flat-edged lobes. Color strong red (39A) in bud, opening inside strong pink (48D) at edges with moderate pink (49B) in the center and a solid vivid red (45A) blotch in the throat; outside strong pink (48D) with a vivid red (45C) base. Calyx lobes 0.2" (5mm) long, vivid red (45A). Truss 4" (100mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs 5" x 1.8" (125 x 45mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat and down curved margins; dull and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 4.3' (1.3m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 13 years; dense habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 20°F (-7°C). Mid May.

(r) 'Black Widow': Elepidote rhododendron: ( 'Frank Galsworthy' x 'Leo') (s) X 'Warlock'. H (1992) and REG (2006): Roy W. Thompson, Waldport, OR; G (2001), and I (2007): Thompson's Nursery, Waldport, OR; N: Barbara E. McDole, Sacramento, CA. Fls 19-21/ball truss, openly funnel-shaped; c 2.4" (60mm) long x 3.2" (80mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color opening dark grayish purple (202A) and changing to darker than dark red (187A), with a dark speckled eye; white anthers. Truss 5" (125mm) high x 6.4" (160mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 6.4" x 3" (160 x 75mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base; glossy green and bullate; hairless. Shrub 2.5' (0.75m) high x 2' (0.6m) wide in 10 years; upright and spreading habit. Plant hardy to at least 0°F (-18°C); buds, 5°F (-15°C). Mid May.

(r) 'Blaney's Blue': Lepidote rhododendron: R. augustinii 'Tower Court' * (s) X 'Blue Diamond'. H (pre 1978) and G (1978): L.T. Blaney; N (1978) and I (1978): R.L. Ticknor, Canby, OR; REG (2006): W.A. Stipe, Greenbank, WA. Fls 3/lax truss, funnel-shaped; 1.5" (40mm) long x 1.5" (40mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color moderate purple (79D) in bud, opening inside light purple (87C); outside strong violet (93C); unmarked. Truss 3.5" (90mm) high x 3.5" (90mm) wide. Lvs 1" x 0.5" (25 x 13mm), elliptic, acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; glossy and dark yellowish green (139A) above, changing to a bronze tone in winter; scaly. Shrub 5' (1.5m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 10 years; intermediate habit; free-flowering. Plant and bud hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Midseason.

(r) 'Cornelia Sanders': Elepidote rhododendron: Purchased (1960) as R. hyperythrum by Sandy and Cornelia Sanders, Bethesda, MD; now believed to be a cross between R. yakushimanum and R. hyperythrum . N (2006) and REG (2006): Norman and Jean Beaudry, Bethesda, MD. Fls 14/dome truss, funnel-campanulate, 1.5" (40mm) long x 2" (50mm) wide, with 5 flat-edged lobes. Color strong purplish red (60D) in bud, opening very pale purple (69A) and aging to white throughout; strong purplish red (63A) spotting on dorsal lobe. Truss 5" (125mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs held 4 years, 4.5" x 1.2" (115 x 30mm), oblong, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, down curved margins; moderate olive green (147A) above; persistent, dense, hairy indumentum on stems & underside of lvs; color light yellowish brown (199C) at first, aging to moderate olive brown (199A); also, light dusting of  hairs (retained through summer) on upper surface of lvs. Shrub 5.7' (1.7m) high x 10' (3m) wide in 46 years; dense habit. Plant hardy to at least -17°F (-27°C); buds, -11°F (-24°C). Early-mid April. (Known locally as “Beaudry's Pink hyperythrum")

(a) 'Crescent City Double': Deciduous azalea: Selection from R. occidentale . Wild-collected (1966) and N: Britt Smith, Kent, WA and Frank Mossman, Vancouver, WA; found on "Crescent City Flats", 1/2 mile south of Crescent City, CA; REG (2006): Richard Cavender, Sherwood, OR. Fls 12-15/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped; 2" (50mm) long x 2"-2.5" (50-65mm) wide, double with up to 15 wavy-edged lobes (stamens are petaloid with only an occasional anther or filament present); strongly scented. Bud color on midribs and some lobes of buds are strong red (51A) or vivid red (52A), other lobes are pale orange yellow (19D) producing a candy-stripe effect; opening inside white with varying degrees of light orange yellow (16A) on dorsal lobe; outside white with random markings of deep pink (52B) varying from a narrow central stripe to the entire lobe and tube. Calyx lobes c 0.1" (2-4mm) long, brilliant yellow green (142B). Truss 2"-2.5" (50-65mm) high x 3.5"-4" (90-100mm) wide. Lvs 1.8"-2" x 0.5"-0.6" (45-50 x 13-16mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; glossy and moderate olive green (137A) to grayish reddish orange (177C) above; hairless. Shrub 7' (2.1m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 20 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Mid May to mid June; the fls in each truss open over a period of 7 to 10 days so that usually 5 or 6 per truss are open at any one time. (Collectors' No: SM-28-2. This clone is now at the Maple Valley Arboretum in WA.)

(a) 'Crescent City Gold': Deciduous azalea: Selection from R. occidentale . Wild-collected (mid 1960s) and N: Britt Smith, Kent, WA and Frank Mossman, Vancouver, WA; found on “Crescent City Flats", 1/2 mile south of Crescent City, CA; REG (2006): Richard Cavender, Sherwood, OR. Fls 15-19/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped; 2" (50mm) long x 2"-2.2" (50-55mm) wide, 5 frilly-edged lobes; strongly scented. Bud color pale yellow (19C) with varying degrees of deep pink (52C) at base, fading to apex; opening inside white with strong orange yellow (17A) in center of dorsal lobe, fading to pale orange yellow (16D) on edge, and with random yellow markings on all lobes as well as small patches of strong pink (50C) on a few fls per truss; outside white with deep pink (52B) on mid veins and base of tube; remaining lobes light yellow (11B) edged with white. Calyx lobes c 0.1" (2-4mm) long, brilliant yellow green (142B). Truss 2.5" (65mm) high x 4" (100mm) wide. Lvs 2.5"-3" x 0.8"-1" (65-75 x 20-25mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; glossy and moderate olive green (146A) above; hairless. Shrub 7' (2.1m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 20 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Mid May to mid June; the fls in each truss open over a period of 7 to 10 days so that usually 5 or 6 per truss are open at any one time. (Collectors' No: SM-30.)

(a) 'Double Dig Twelve': Deciduous azalea: Selection from R. occidentale . Wild-collected (1968) in Stagecoach Hill Azalea Reserve south of Orick, CA, and N (1968): Britt Smith, Kent, WA and Frank Mossman, Vancouver, WA; REG (2006): Richard Cavender, Sherwood, OR. Fls 15-20/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped; 2"-2.5" (50-65mm) long x 2.2"-3" (55-75mm) wide, 5 wavy-edged lobes; strongly scented. Bud color mostly deep pink (52B), the center of one petal strong orange yellow (17A); opening inside white, dorsal lobes strong orange yellow (17A) with the center vein white, other lobes white with markings of deep purplish pink (55A); outside white with random markings of deep purplish pink (55A) at base of tube, random pink markings on many lobes, and some pale yellow on dorsal lobe. Calyx lobes c 0.1" (3-4mm) long, vivid reddish orange (42A). Truss 3.5" (90mm) high x 4.5" (115mm) wide. Lvs 3" x 1.2" (75 x 30mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins, with prominent veins producing a bullate effect; glossy and moderate olive green (146A) above; prominent hairs on leaf edges. Shrub 7' (2.1m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 20 years; intermediate habit; fls and lvs both of heavy substance. Plant and bud hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Mid May to mid June; the fls in each truss open over a period of 7 to 10 days so that usually 5 or 6 per truss are open at any one time. (Collectors' No: SM-DD-12.)

(a) 'Edith Marie': Deciduous azalea: Natural hybrid of R. flammeum . Wild-collected (1996) near Griffin, GA; G (1997), N (2006), and REG (2006): Earl A. Sommerville, Marietta, GA. Fls 15/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped, with exserted stamens and pistil; 1.5" (40mm) long x 1.5" (40mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color deep purplish pink (67C) in bud, opening the same color throughout; unmarked. Calyx lobes c 0.4" (10mm) long, deep purplish pink (67C). Truss 2" (50mm) high x 3" (75mm) wide. Lvs 2.5" x 1.2" (65 x 30mm), obovate, obtuse apex, cuneate base, flat margins; dull and moderate yellowish green (138A) above. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 2.7' (0.8m) wide in 10 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Early.

(a) 'Elizabeth Lane': Deciduous azalea: 'Strawberry Ice' X R. flammeum . H (c 1985), G (1988), N (2006), and REG (2006): Earl A. Sommerville, Marietta, GA. Fls 9/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped; 2" (50mm) long x 2.2" (55mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged lobes. Color strong red (53D) in bud, opening inside deep purplish pink (55A), shading paler along center of lobes, the dorsal lobe white with a prominent strong orange (23A) blotch; outside strong pink (54C). Calyx lobes 0.6" (15mm) long, strong yellow green (144B). Truss 2.8" (70mm) high x 4" (100mm) wide. Lvs 2.5" x 1.2" (65 x 30mm), obovate, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; semi-glossy and strong yellow green (144A) above. Shrub 6' (1.8m) high x 3.3' (1m) wide in c 25 years; open habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Mid April.

(r) 'Faye Morgan': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Glenda Farrell' (s) X 'O'Harold'. H (1996): Morna Stockman; G (2004), N (2006), and REG (2006): Harold and Morna Stockman, Port Angeles, WA; I (c 2006): Hammond's Acres of Rhodys, Arlington, WA. Fls 9-12/dome truss, funnel-campanulate; 2.8" (70mm) long x 4" (100mm) wide, with 7 wavy-edged lobes; lightly scented. Color pale greenish yellow (2D) in bud, opening inside pale yellow green (155A) shading to pale greenish yellow (2D) on dorsal lobes with a solid, strong red (46A) blotch, c 0.8" (20mm) long, in dorsal throat, topped with irregular spotting of same color; outside pale yellow green (155A). Calyx lobes 0.2" (5mm) long, strong yellow green (144A). Truss 5" (125mm) high x 6.5" (165mm) wide. Lvs 5" x 2.5" (125 x 65mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat and upcurved margins; glossy and moderate olive green (137A) above; hairless. Shrub 4' (1.2m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 10 years; dense habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 20°F (-7°C). Mid April.

(r) 'Harold's Mojo': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Wilgen's Ruby' (s) X 'Dexter's Spice'. H (1996): Morna Stockman; G (2003), N (2004), and REG (2006): Harold and Morna Stockman, Port Angeles, WA; I (2006): Hammond's Acres of Rhodys, Arlington, WA. Fls 10/ball truss, openly funnel-shaped; 2.4" (60mm) long x 3"-3.5" (75-90mm) wide, with 5-6 wavy-edged lobes. Color deep purplish pink (55A) in bud, opening inside strong purplish pink (55B) shading to pale purplish pink (55D) in center, with a deep red (53A) throat and a large freckled marking of deep red (53A) on the dorsal lobe and half of each adjacent lobe; outside strong purplish pink (55B) with midribs and base of deep purplish pink (55A). Calyx lobes less than 0.1" (c 1.5mm) long, deep purplish pink (55A). Truss 4.5" (115mm) high x 5.5" (140mm) wide. Lvs 4.8" x 1.4" (120 x 35mm), elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, flat and upcurved margins; dull and moderate yellow green (148A) above; hairless. Shrub 3.3' (1.0m) high x 3.3' (1.0m) wide in 10 years; dense habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 20°F (-7°C). Mid May.

(r) 'Howard Roberts': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Mary Belle' (s) X 'Odee Wright'. H (1983), G (1991), N, and REG (2006): Joseph F. Minahan, Camp Hill, PA. Fls 15/ball truss, funnel-campanulate; 2" (50mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 6 wavy-edged lobes. Color apricot yellow in bud, opening light greenish yellow (6D) throughout with a strong red (46A) basal blotch. Truss 6" (150mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs held 2-3 years, 5" x 2" (125 x 50mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; glossy and moderate olive green (137A) above; with slight tomentum on upper surface of leaves. Shrub 5' (1.5m) high x 6' (1.8m) wide in 10 years; dense habit. Plant hardy to -25°F (-32°C); buds, -15°F (-26°C). Mid May. (Breeder's No: 83-7-042)

(a) 'Humboldt Picotee': Deciduous azalea: Selection from R. occidentale . Wild-collected (1968) in Stagecoach Hill Azalea Reserve south of Orick, CA, and N : Britt Smith, Kent, WA and Frank Mossman, Vancouver, WA; REG (2006): Richard Cavender, Sherwood, OR. Fls 10-12/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped; 1.5" (40mm) long x 1.8" (45mm) wide, 5 wavy-edged lobes; strongly scented. Bud color mostly deep pink (52B). Corolla (as described by Richard Cavender) opening inside white with strong orange yellow (17A) on the dorsal lobe; all flowers have a strong red (51A) picotee edge; red coloration is extremely variable in location from a very narrow edging to the entire flower; outside, almost entirely strong red (51A), there may be some pale yellow on the dorsal lobe. Corolla (as described by Galle) opening inside variable, 3 distinct forms, white with purple red margin, normal lvs; red fls, small pigmented lvs; the third intermediate between the other 2 forms. (NOTE: Rooted cuttings produce all three forms of the plant. Color variations may appear in different fls on the same truss.) Calyx lobes c 0.1" (2-3mm) long, strong yellow green (142A). Truss 2" (50mm) high x 3" (75mm) wide. Lvs 3" x 1.2" (75 x 30mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; glossy and brilliant green (128A) above, overlaid with varying degrees of dark red, often with red nodules on top. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 20 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Mid May to mid June; the fls in each truss open over a period of 7 to 10 days so that usually 5 or 6 per truss are open at any one time. (Collectors' No: SM-502)

(r) 'Iona Cee': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Haida Gold' (s) X 'Golden Star'. H (1991), and G (1997): Harry Wright, Courtenay, B.C.. Canada; N (2006), and REG (2006): William Dale, Sidney, B.C., Canada. Fls 10/dome truss, funnel-campanulate; 1.8" (45mm) long x 2.4" (60mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color amber in bud, opening inside light greenish yellow, outside a slightly darker shade of yellow. Truss 4" (100mm) high x 3.2" (80mm) wide. Lvs 5.2" x 2" (130 x 50mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, down curved margins; semi-glossy and mid green above; hairless. Shrub 3.3' (1m) high x 1.7' (0.5m) wide in 10 years; dense habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Mid June.

(a) 'Kathy's Flame': Deciduous azalea: R. calendulaceum X R. flammeum . S and G (pre 1985), N (2006), and REG (2006): Earl A. Sommerville, Marietta, GA. Fls 28/ball truss, tubular funnel-shaped, with exserted stamens and pistil; 2" (50mm) long x 2" (50mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color vivid reddish orange (33A) in bud, opening inside moderate reddish orange (35A), the dorsal lobe vivid yellow (15B) with the mid vein and apical margin moderate reddish orange (35A); outside vivid reddish orange (34B). Calyx lobes c 0.4" (10mm) long, light yellow green (145B). Truss 4" (100mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs 3" x 1.5" (75 x 40mm), obovate, broadly acute apex, oblique base, flat margins; semi-glossy and strong yellow green (143A) above. Shrub 6' (1.8m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in c25 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Early-mid April.

(r) 'Lori': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Vulcan' X R. yakushimanum . H (1963) and G: G.A.L. Mehlquist; N (2006) and REG (2006): Leo Sandmann, Trumbull, CT. Fls 13/dome truss, openly funnel-shaped; 1.4" (35mm) long x 1.8" (45mm) wide, with 5 flat-edged lobes. Color vivid crimson in bud, opening inside dark pink at margins with nearly white center; outside dark pink fading to light pink at base. Calyx less than 0.1" long (1-2mm), greenish white. Truss 3" (75mm) high x 4" (100mm) wide. Lvs, 4.2" x 1.6" (105 x 40mm), oblong, acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; dull and moderate olive green (147A) above; with a very thin flocculent white coating on underside of lvs and on petiole. Shrub c 3.3' (1.0m) high x 5' (1.5m) wide in c 15 years after growing in very crowded conditions initially; intermediate habit and very free-flowering. Plant and bud hardy to –5°F (-21°C). Midseason. (Breeder's No: 63015-13)

(a) 'Mallory': Deciduous azalea: R. flammeum . Wild-collected (1990) in central GA, G (1991), N (2006), and REG (2006): Earl A. Sommerville, Marietta, GA. Fls 18/ball truss, elongated tubular funnel-shaped, with exserted stamens and pistil; 1.5" (40mm) long x 1.5" (40mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color vivid red (44A) in bud, opening inside vivid red (44A) with a yellow dorsal blotch; outside vivid red (44A). Calyx lobes c 0.4" (10mm) long, light yellow green (145B). Truss 2.5" (65mm) high x 3.5" (90mm) wide. Lvs 2.8" x 1" (70 x 25mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; dull and moderate yellowish green (138A) above. Shrub 5' (1.5m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in c 16 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Early.

(r) 'Mendocino Gold': Elepidote rhododendron: Parentage unknown. H: Len Charbet, Fort Bragg, CA; G (2006), N (2006), and REG (2006): Robert (Bob) Boddy, Fort Bragg, CA; I Descanso Nurseries, Fort Bragg, CA. Fls 10/ball truss, openly funnel-shaped; 2.5" (65mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 7 wavy-edged lobes. Color brilliant greenish yellow (2B) inside and out with brilliant yellow (10A) dorsal spotting. Calyx lobes less than 0.1'' (1-2mm) long, strong yellow green (143C). Truss 4" (100mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs 3.4" x 1.5" (85 x 40mm), oblong, acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; dull green above; hairless. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 10 years; intermediate habit; slow, uniform growth. March/April.

(r) 'Morna's Mojo': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Wilgen's Ruby' (s) X 'Dexter's Spice'. H (1996): Morna Stockman; G (2003), N (2004), and REG (2006): Harold and Morna Stockman, Port Angeles, WA; I (2006): Hammond's Acres of Rhodys, Arlington, WA. Fls 12-14/ball truss, openly funnel-shaped; 2.5" (65mm) long x 3.5" (90mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes; very few stamens; pistils mostly curled. Color strong red (53C) in bud, opening inside deep purplish pink (55A) with a pale purplish pink (56D) streak running down the center of each lobe, a small, deep red (53A) blotch in the throat, and a scattering of deep red (53A) freckles on the dorsal lobe; outside deep purplish pink (55A) with a narrow, strong red (53C) stripe on midribs. Calyx lobes less than 0.1" (c 1.5mm) long, light yellow green (145B). Truss 5" (125mm) high x 7" (175mm) wide. Lvs 7" x 2.4" (175 x 60mm), oblong, broadly acute apex, rounded base, wavy margins; dull and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 4' (1.2m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 10 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 20°F (-7°C). Late April.

(r) 'Neon': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Percy Wiseman' (s) X 'September Song'. H (1996), G (2000), and N: Nolan Blansit, Cottage Grove, OR; I (2006): Singing Tree Gardens, McKinleyville, CA; REG (2006): Don S. Wallace, McKinleyville, CA. Fls 10/lax truss, campanulate; 1.8" (45mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 5 flat-edged lobes. Color vivid reddish orange (30A) in bud, opening inside brilliant yellow (9C) in throat, shading to vivid yellowish pink (30C) at margins; outside brilliant yellow (14C) at base and vivid reddish orange (30A) on upper half of flower; unmarked. Calyx lobes 0.4" (10mm) long, strong yellowish pink (32C). Truss 3.5" (90mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 3" x 1.2" (75 x 30mm), oblong, broadly acute apex, rounded base, wavy margins; semi-glossy and moderate yellowish green (138A) above; hairless. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 10 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least 0°F (-18°C); buds, 5°F (-15°C). Midseason.

(a) 'Orange Carpet': Deciduous azalea: Natural hybrid of R. calendulaceum and R. flammeum . Wild-collected (1960) at Lake Allatoona, GA; N (1990), and REG (2006): Earl A. Sommerville, Marietta, GA; I (2003): RareFind Nursery, Jackson, NJ. Fls 22/dome truss, tubular funnel-shaped, with exserted stamens and pistil; 2" (50mm) long x 2" (50mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color light yellow (160B) in bud with a moderate red (179B) stripe down the center, opening vivid reddish orange (32A) inside and out, with a vivid orange (28B) dorsal blotch. Calyx lobes c 0.4" (10mm) long, strong yellow green (144B). Truss 2.8" (70mm) high x 3.5" (90mm) wide. Lvs 3.2" x 1.2" (80 x 30mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, upcurved margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (146C) above. Shrub 2' (0.6m) high x 8' (2.4m) wide in 46 years; intermediate habit; limbs prostrate but not stoloniferous; does not set seed. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Early.

(v) 'Orange Ice': Vireya (lepidote) rhododendron: Parentage unknown. S (c 2002), N (2002), and REG (2006): Hawaii Chapter, ARS, Kea'au, HI; I (2002): Pacific Island Nursery, Kea'au, HI. Fls 7-10/dome truss, funnel-shaped; 1.8" (45mm) long x 2" (50mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color Inside edge deep yellowish pink (41D) shading to light yellow (18A) in center; outside moderate pink (35D) at margins shading to light orange yellow (22D) at base. Truss 3" (75mm) high x 5.5" (140mm) wide. Lvs 4" x 1.8" (100 x 45mm), elliptic, acuminate apex, cuneate base, upcurved margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (147A) above; scaly on underside of lvs. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 2.5' (0.75m) wide in 2 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least 40°F (4°C). Flowering about four to five times per year. (Clone distributed originally by Lyons Arboretum on Oahu.)

(a) 'Pink Ember': Deciduous azalea: Natural hybrid of R. arborescens , R. cumberlandense , and R. viscosum . Wild-collected (late 1970s) in central GA), G (1980), N (2006), and REG (2006): Earl A. Sommerville, Marietta, GA. Fls 17/dome truss, tubular funnel-shaped, with exserted stamens and pistil; 1.8" (45mm) long x 2" (50mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color light purplish pink (73C) inside, with paler stripes on mid ribs, and the dorsal lobe brilliant orange (25C); outside light purplish pink (73C). Calyx lobes 0.6" (15mm) long, grayish yellow green (148C). Truss 2.8" (70mm) high x 3.2" (80mm) wide. Lvs 2.5" x 1.5" (65 x 40mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, upcurved margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (137B) above. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 25 years; dense, twiggy growth habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Mid May.

(r) 'Pink Impressions': Elepidote rhododendron: ('Tally Ho' x R. yakushimanum ) (s) X ('Noyo Chief' x R. yakushimanum ). H (1974), G (1979), N (2006) and REG (2006): Robert Furman, Brewster, MA. Fls 20/ball truss, openly funnel-shaped; 1.8" (45mm) long x 2.5" (65mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color vivid red (52A) in bud, opening inside strong purplish pink (55B) shading to pale purplish pink (55D) towards center; outside strong purplish pink (55B); with vivid red (52A) dorsal spotting. Truss 5" (125mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs held 3 years, 3"-4" x 1"-1.8" (75-100 x 25-45mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base; glossy and dark green above; hairy on underside of lvs, white with light cinnamon at first, maturing to cinnamon.. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 18 years; dense habit; lvs tend to be arranged in a symmetrical, well-balanced manner. Early May. (Awarded Best in Show at ARS MA chapter Foliage Show; 1st Runner-Up at ARS 1995 Eastern Regional Foliage Show.)

(r) 'Pomegranate Splash': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Midnight Mystique' (s) X 'Magenta Sky'. H (1992), G (1998), N (2006), and REG (2006): Frank Fujioka, Freeland, WA; I (2007): Meerkerk Gardens, Greenland, WA. Fls 14/dome truss, openly funnel-shaped; 2" (50mm) long x 3.2" (80mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color deep red (60A) in bud, opening inside pale purplish pink (56D) with a deep red (60A) feathered margin c 0.2" (5mm) wide, a moderate red (183C) speckled dorsal blotch, and a deep purplish red (61A) basal blotch c 0.2" (5mm) deep; outside strong purplish red (60B). Truss 5" (125mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs 5.5" x 2.5" (140 x 65mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, slightly upcurved margins; semi-glossy and dark green (136A) above. Shrub 6' (1.8m) high x 5' (1.5m) wide in 14 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 10°F (-12°C). Mid May.

(r) 'Pomp': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Lem's Goal' (s) X 'Skipper Hal'. H (1994): Morna Stockman; N (2005): Harold Stockman; G (2003) and REG (2006): Harold and Morna Stockman, Port Angeles, WA; I (2006): Hammond's Acres of Rhodys, Arlington, WA. Fls 12-13/dome truss, funnel-shaped; 2" (50mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 6-7/wavy-edged lobes. Color of buds light orange yellow (24C) at base, shading to vivid reddish orange (30A) at tips, opening inside vivid yellow (12A) on 3 dorsal lobes and brilliant yellow (12B) on other lobes, all with a continuous margin of strong yellowish pink (35C); outside light orange yellow (22D) with a continuous margin of strong yellowish pink (31C); small dorsal blotch of strong yellow green (144A) speckles. Calyx lobes c 0.2" (5mm) long, tapering to less than 0.1" long, dark greenish yellow (152C). Truss 4" (100mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs 6" x 2" (150 x 50mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat and down curved margins; dull and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 4.5' (1.4m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 12 years; dense habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 20°F (-7°C). Mid June.

(a) 'Rays of Sophia': Evergreen azalea: Sibling of 'Medley' X 'Medley'. H 1997, G (2001), N (2006), and REG (2006): Margo Reynolds, Freehold, NJ. Fls solitary, openly to broadly funnel-shaped; 2" (50mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes and up to 5 petaloids. Inside color deep purplish pink (N57D) with strong purplish red (58B) in center and petaloids colored as corolla, frequently with remnants of white filaments along one edge; outside deep purplish pink (N57D) with a white stripe, c 0.25" (5-6mm) wide, along midribs, Lvs 2.2"-2.5" x 0.8"-1.2" (55-65 x 20-30mm), elliptic, acuminate apex,, cuneate base, flat margins; dull and moderate yellow green (137C) above; colorless hairs on lvs, above and below. Shrub 2.5' (0.75m) high x 3.3' (1.0m) wide in 9 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -10°F (-23°C). Midseason. (Awarded Blue Ribbon at ARS Princeton Chapter flower show, 2005 and 2006.)

(a) 'Rebecca Anne Howe': Deciduous azalea: 'Chelsea Reach' (s) X unknown. H (1989/90): A.W. Smith, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; G, N (2006), and REG (2006): Winfield W. Howe, Downingtown, PA. Fls 11-13/dome truss, broadly funnel-shaped, semi-double; 2" (50mm) long x 2" (50mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes and some petaloid stamens; lightly scented. Color deep to strong pink, close to (48C-D), tinged with orange; dorsal blotch of the same hue but more saturated. Calyx lobes c 0.6" (15mm) long, cream color. Truss 3.4" (85mm) high x 4.5" (115mm) wide. Lvs 4" x 1.5" (100 x 40mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, with prominent veins; dull and moderate yellow green (148A) above; hairless. Shrub 7' (2.1m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 15 years; intermediate habit. Early-mid May.

(r) 'Rusty Nail': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Yaku Sunrise' (s) X ('Bambi' x R. proteoides ) No. 16. H (1996), G (2001), and N: Nolan Blansit, Cottage Grove, OR; I (2006): Singing Tree Gardens, McKinleyville, CA; REG (2006): Don S. Wallace, McKinleyville, CA. Fls 18/dome truss, campanulate; 1.5" (40mm) long x 2" (50mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged lobes. Color deep pink (50B) in bud, opening inside white shading to strong pink (49A) at edges, with a light yellowish pink (26D) throat; outside white tinged with strong pink (49A). Calyx lobes c 0.25" (6mm) long, white. Truss 3.5" (90mm) high x 4.5" (115mm) wide. Lvs held 3.5 years, 3" x 1" (75 x 25mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; semi-glossy and dark bluish green (131A) above; with brownish orange (171B) hairy indumentum on flower buds (persisting through winter), petioles, and underside of lvs. Shrub 1.5' (0.45m) high x 2.5' (0.75m) wide in 10 years; dense habit. Plant hardy to at least -10°F (-23°C); buds, 0°F (-18°C). Midseason.

(a) 'Sherri's Dream': Deciduous azalea: R. atlanticum (s) X unknown Exbury-type hybrid. H (c 1982), G (1983), N (2006), and REG (2006): Earl A. Sommerville, Marietta, GA. Fls 33/ball truss, narrowly funnel-shaped; 2.2" (55mm) long x 2.2" (55mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged lobes. Color moderate orange (170C) in bud, opening inside pale purplish pink (55D-56D) with a long, narrow, light yellow (18A) dorsal flare; outside pale purplish pink (55D). Calyx lobes 0.6" (15mm) long, strong yellow green (143C). Truss 5" (125mm) high x 4.5" (115mm) wide. Lvs 3" x 1" (75 x 25mm), elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; dull and moderate olive green (146A) above. Shrub 4' (1.2m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 24 years; dense habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Mid-April.

(r) 'Stanley Park': Elepidote rhododendron: R. hemsleyanum (s) X 'Mrs. Lammot Copeland'. S, G (1980), N (2006), and REG (2006): Vancouver Park Board, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Fls 8/flat truss, broadly funnel-shaped; 3.5" (90mm) long x 2.5" (65mm) wide, with 7 wavy-edged lobes; strongly scented. Color deep pink (near 50B-48B) to pale yellow (20C) in bud; opening inside brilliant yellow (close to 15C), shading to pale yellow (c 18D), merging with moderate pink (49B) to pale pink (c49D) at margin; outside similar but deeper shades. Truss 6" (150mm) high x 8" (200mm) wide. Lvs 6.4" x 2.5" (160 x 65mm), elliptic, obtuse apex, cordate base, wavy margins; dull green above. Shrub 15' (4.5m) high x 10' (3.0m) wide in 25 years; dense habit. Mid-late June.

(a) 'Tatum's Yellow Standard': Deciduous azalea: Selection from R. occidentale . Wild-collected (1973) on Stagecoach Hill, CA: Tom Tatum, Portland, OR; REG (2006): Richard Cavender, Sherwood, OR. Fls 15-19/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped; 2" (50mm) long x 2" (50mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged lobes; strongly scented. Bud color on mid ribs and part of the base is light green to pale cream with some light to dark pink markings on the mid rib; corolla opens white inside with strong orange yellow (17A) on dorsal and adjacent lobes, and strong pink (50C) markings on all except the dorsal lobe; outside white, the base of the tube and mid veins deep pink (52B) with the same color extending randomly to the lobes. Calyx lobes c 0.1" (2-4mm) long, brilliant yellow green (142B). Truss 2.5" (65mm) high x 4" (100mm) wide. Lvs 2.5"-3" x 0.8" (65-75 x 20mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; glossy and strong yellow green (144B) above aging to deep yellowish green (141B); hairless. Shrub 5' (1.5m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 20 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Mid May to mid June; the fls in each truss open over a period of 7 to 10 days so that usually 5 or 6 per truss are open at any one time. (Collector's No: Tom Tatum's Yellow Standard 1973. This clone is now extinct in the wild.)

(a) 'Verdie's Golden Glow': Deciduous azalea: R. austrinum seedling (s) X unknown. G (1988), N (2006), and REG (2006): Earl A. Sommerville, Marietta, GA. Fls 9/lax truss, tubular funnel-shaped, double, with exserted pistil; 1.5" (40mm) long x 2.2" (55mm) wide, with 13 frilly-edged lobes. Color vivid yellow (17C) in bud, opening inside vivid yellow (17C) with the dorsal lobe strong orange yellow (17A); outside vivid yellow (17C) with lower portion of tube tinted reddish orange. Calyx lobes c0.25" (6mm) long, vivid reddish orange (34B). Truss 1.8" (45mm) high x 4.5" (115mm) wide. Lvs 1.2" x c 1" (30 x 25mm), obovate, obtuse apex, rounded base, upcurved margins; dull and moderate yellow green (146C) above. Shrub 6' (1.8m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 20 years; open habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Early.

(a) 'Walter Ligon': Deciduous azalea: R. flammeum . Wild-collected (1998) in south central GA by Ed Stephens, Cobb County, GA; G (1999), N (2006), and REG (2006): Earl A. Sommerville, Marietta, GA. Fls 11/flat truss, elongated tubular funnel-shaped, with exserted stamens and pistil; 1.8" (45mm) long x 1.8" (45mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color strong red (53D) in bud, opening inside deep purplish pink (55A), the dorsal lobe brilliant yellow (10A) with pink markings at the apex; outside deep purplish pink (55A). Calyx lobes c 0.2" (5mm) long, strong yellow green (144C). Truss 2" (50mm) high x 3.2" (80mm) wide. Lvs 3.2" x 1" (80 x 25mm), elliptic, acuminate apex, cuneate base, flat margins; semi-glossy and moderate yellowish green (138A) above. Shrub 4' (1.2m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 7 years; open habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Early.

(r) 'White Wonder': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Betty Hume' (s) X 'Amazement'. H (1989): Edmond Walbrecht, New Harbor, ME; G (2006), N (2006), and REG (2006): Ross J. Miller, Weaverville, NC. Fls 15/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped; 1.5" (45mm) long x 2.5" (65mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged lobes. Color white in bud, opening white throughout; very small, faint yellow basal blotch. Truss 5" (125mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs 6" x 2.5" (150 x 65mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; mid green above; hairless. Shrub 10' (3m) high x 10' (3m) wide in 15 years; open habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Early May. (Grown from ARS Seed Exchange Lot 89-736. Awarded Best in Show at ARS Southeastern Chapter show, May 2006.)

* The following unregistered name appears as a parent in the above descriptions:
'Tower Court' – Lepidote rhododendron; selection from R. augustinii grown at Tower Court, Ascot, Berkshire. England.