JARS v61n3 - 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 May 1, 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").

(r) 'Always April': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Mindy's Love' (s) X 'Pink Petticoats'. H (1995), G (2001), N (2006), and REG (2007): Jim Barlup, Bellevue, WA. Fls 24/ball truss, saucer shaped, c 2" (50mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged lobes. Color strong purplish red (61B) in bud, opening inside very pale purple (69C) with slightly deeper very pale purple (69A) edging, the dorsal lobe tinged pale yellow (11D) at base extending upwards c 1.5" (40mm); outside very pale purple (69C) flushed with darker moderate purplish pink (65A) on dorsal lobes, and with strong reddish purple (70B) longitudinal veins on all lobes; interior dorsal lobe with two strong red (53D) flares, solid at base and extending upwards for c 0.4" (10mm), and then with dense tiny spots of the same color extending for another 0.8" (20mm). Truss 5" (125mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 4.5" x 1.8" (115 x 45mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; dull and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 5' (1.5m) wide in 10 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Late April.

(r) 'Atrotrill': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Atroflo' (s) X 'Trilby'. H (1986), G (1995), N (2006), and REG (2007): Donald Johnson, Mountain Rest, SC. Fls 13/dome truss, funnel-shaped, 1.8" (45mm) long x 2.5" (65mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged lobes. Color dark red (59A) in bud, opening inside strong purplish red (61B) fading lighter to vivid purplish red (57D) at center; outside similar; black spotting on dorsal lobe. Truss 5.5" (140mm) high x 5.5" (140mm) wide. Lvs held 3 years, 6" x 2" (150 x 50mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; dull and moderate olive green (137A) above; with white hairy indumentum on entire leaf when young, and brownish hairs on underside when mature. Shrub 7' (2.1m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 20 years; open habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Early May.

(r) 'Billy Wilder': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Goldsworth Orange' (s) X (['Inca Gold' x R. yakushimanum ] x ['Catalgla' x R. dichroanthum ]). H (1983), G (1987), N (2006), and REG (2007): Dennis MacMullan, Hamburg, PA. Fls 14/lax truss, funnel-shaped with reflexed lobes; 2.5" (65mm) long x 2.5" (65mm) wide, with 5 flat- to wavy-edged lobes. Color vivid reddish orange (33B) in bud, opening inside light yellowish pink (29C) in throat shading to light yellowish pink (19B) at margins, with a deep yellowish pink (39B) blotch at center of throat; outside deep yellowish pink (39B) near base, lobes strong orange yellow (17A) with stripes of strong orange (25A) extending from base to margins; pedicel vivid reddish orange (33B). Truss 7" (175mm) high x 8.5" (215mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 5" x 1.5" (125 x 40mm); elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; dull and "fir" green above; hairless. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 10 years; intermediate habit. Midseason.

(r) 'Catherine's Coral Delight': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Raspberry Swirl' *(s) X 'Lem's Cameo'. H (1995), G (2002), N (2007), and REG (2007): Catherine Weeks, Eureka, CA; I (2007) Westgate Gardens Nursery, Eureka, CA. Fls 8/dome truss, funnel-shaped, 2" (50mm) long x 2.5" (65mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color strong reddish orange (31A) in bud, opening inside strong purplish pink (63C), slightly darker strong purplish red (63B) at edges, and tinged yellow in center; outside strong purplish pink (62A) to moderate purplish pink (62B); unmarked. Calyx lobes 0.8" (20mm) long, colored same as corolla. Truss 3.5" (90mm) high x 4.8" (120mm) wide. Lvs 7"-8" x 2.4" (175-200 x 60mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down-curved margins; semi-glossy and dark yellowish green (139A) above; hairless. Shrub 2' (0.6m) high x 3.3' (1.0m) wide in 12 years; dense habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 15°F (-9°C). Mid to late March.

(r) 'Catherine's Cutie Pie': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Sierra Sunrise' (s) X 'Lori Eichelser'. H (1994), G (1998), N, and REG (2007): Catherine Weeks, Eureka, CA; I (2007) Westgate Gardens Nursery, Eureka, CA. Fls 7/flat truss, campanulate, 1.5" (40mm) long x 1.5" (40mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged, lobes. Color inside moderate pink (49B) tinged light yellowish pink (159A); outside deep yellowish pink (39B); unmarked. Calyx lobes 1.4" (35mm) long, colored as corolla. Truss 2" (50mm) high x 4"-4.5" (100-115mm) wide. Lvs 1.4" x 0.5" (35 x 15mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, down-curved margins; dull and moderate yellowish green (148A) above; hairless. Shrub 0.6' (0.2m) high x 1.2' (0.4m) wide in 13 years; dense habit; very slow-growing (less than 1" (25mm) per year). Plant and bud hardy to at least 15°F (-9°C). Mid to late March.

(r) 'Chromatic Fantasy': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Reigate Squire'* (s) X 'Peach Cobbler'*. H (1992), G, N (2007), and REG (2007): Richard H. Gustafson, West Windsor, NJ. Fls 11/dome truss, broadly funnel-shaped, c 3.4" (85mm) long x 4.5" (115mm) wide, with 6 wavy-edged lobes. Color of buds strong purplish pink (62A) with pale purplish pink (62D) ribs, opening inside light purplish pink (62C) at edges shading to pale purplish pink (62D), with a moderate red (180A) throat and moderate red (180A) flare fading to light orange yellow (16C) on two dorsal lobes; outside light purplish pink (62C) at edges shading to pale purplish pink (62D), with pale yellow (19C) on ribs. Calyx rim-like, light yellow green (145B). Truss 5" (125mm) high x 7" (175mm) wide. Lvs 5" x 2.5" (125 x 65mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; dull and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 5' (1.5m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 6 years; dense habit. Plant hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Late May.

(r) 'Cinnarose': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Anita Dunstan' (s) X 'Hill's Low Red'. H (1997), G (2001), N (2006), and REG (2007): Jim Barlup, Bellevue, WA. Fls 15/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 1.5" (40mm) long x 2" (50mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color strong red (50A) in bud, opening inside pale yellowish pink (27C) with streaks of strong red (53D) on mid veins and slight touches of the same color on all lobes; outside pale yellowish pink (27C) infused with strong red (53D), particularly on the upper lobes, extending to the tips, and on all mid veins; deep red (53A) basal blotch extending c 0.4" (10mm) from center. Truss 3.8" (95mm) high x 4" (100mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 4" x c 2" (100 x 50mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down-curved margins; dull and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 2.2' (0.7m) high x 3.3' (1m) wide in 8 years; dense habit. Plant hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Early May.

(r) 'Claret Mist': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Jonathan Shaw' (s) X 'Plum High'. H (2000), G (2004), N (2006), and REG (2007): Jim Barlup, Bellevue, WA. Fls 17/ball truss, saucer-shaped, c 2" (50mm) long x 3.4" (85mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged lobes. Color inside consists of touches of pale yellow (11D) from base blending with very pale purple (76D) midribs deepening at margins to very light purple (75C), with darker edges of light purple (75B) on dorsal lobe; outside very pale purple (76D) with darker mid veins of very light purple (75C), and darker tip of light purple (75B) on dorsal lobe; dark red (183A) speckled dorsal flare extending upwards c 1.4" (35mm) from base. Truss 6" (150mm) high x 5.8" (145mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 4.5" x c 2.4" (115 x 60mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down-curved margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 2.5' (0.8m) high x 3.3' (1m) wide in 5 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least 0°F (-18°C). Late May.

(r) 'Entourage': Elepidote rhododendron: ('Top Banana' x R. brachycarpum as ssp. tigerstedtii ) (s) X 'Delicate Air'. H (1997), G (2003), N (2006), and REG (2007): Allan & Shirley Anderson, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Fls 11/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 2" (50mm) long x 3.2" (80mm) wide, with 5 wavy edged lobes. Color light yellow (18A) in bud, opening light yellow green (2C) throughout; brilliant greenish yellow (6C) speckling on dorsal lobe and along adjacent sides of flanking lobes. Truss 3.5" (90mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 5.5" x 2.2" (140 x 55mm), lanceolate, acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (146A) above; hairless. Shrub 2.5' (0.75m) high x 2.3' (0.7m) wide in 8 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least -10°F (-23°C); buds, -8°F (-22°C). Early May.

(r) 'Ghost Bomber': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Ghost' (s) X 'Red Bomber'*. H (1998), G (2003), N (2006), and REG (2007): Allan & Shirley Anderson, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Fls 17-18/dome truss, saucer-shaped, c 1.5" (40mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 5 wavy edged lobes. Color opening inside deep purplish pink (55A) at margins, shading to yellowish white (155D) in center, with faint, light yellow green (154D) dorsal spotting; outside deep purplish pink (55A) at edges, shading to strong, light, and pale purplish pink (55B-D). Truss 5" (125mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs 6.5" x 2.8" (165 x 70mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cordate base, wavy margins; dull and moderate olive green (137A) above; with a very light flat coating of hairs on underside of lvs. Shrub 2' (0.6m) high x 2.6' (0.8m) wide in 8 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -10°F (-23°C). Late May.

(r) 'Ginger Peach': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Nancy Evans'(s) X ([(['Jalisco' x R. yakushimanum ] x R. yakushimanum ) x 'Joanita'] x ['Goldfort' x 'Odee Wright']). H (2000), G (2005), N (2006), and REG (2007): Jim Barlup, Bellevue, WA. Fls 13/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped, c2" (50mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color deep red (53A) in bud, opening inside pale yellow (12D), with dorsal lobes brilliant yellow (12B) and tinges of light yellowish pink (38C) on lobe edges; outside similar, but with (38C) markings more pronounced on dorsal lobes; deep red (53A) nectary pouches at base. Calyx lobes c 1.2" (30mm) long, brilliant yellow (12B) with light yellowish pink (38C) tips. Truss 5" (125mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 5.3" x c 2" (135 x 50mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, wavy margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 2.5' (0.8m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 5 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least 0°F (-18°C). Early May.

(r) 'Glenn O'Sheal': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Trilby' (s) X R. aberconwayi . H (1985), G (1993), N (2005), and REG (2007): Donald Johnson, Mountain Rest, SC. Fls 13/dome truss, openly funnel-shaped, 1.8" (45mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color strong purplish red (64B) in bud, opening inside strong purplish pink (63C); outside strong purplish red (63B) at margins shading to strong purplish pink (63C) at base; large yellowish white (155D) dorsal flare. Truss 5.5" (140mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs held 3 years, 7" x 2.5" (175x65mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, wavy margins; dull and moderate olive green (137A) above; hairless. Shrub 7' (2.1m) high x 6' (1.8m) wide in 18 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Early May.

(r) 'Honey Mist': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Invitation' (s) X ('Satin Gold' x [('Whopper' x 'Lem's Cameo') x ('Whopper' x 'Brandt's Tropicana')]). H (1989), G (1994), N (2006), and REG (2007): Jim Barlup, Bellevue, WA. Fls 18/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped, c 2" (50mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 7 wavy-edged lobes. Color vivid reddish orange (44C) in bud, opening inside light orange yellow (16B) in center, blending after about 1" (25mm) to deep yellowish pink (39B) lobes with strong red (39A) tips; outside base color light orange yellow (16B) extending c 0.8" (20mm), blending to strong red (39A) on all lobes, with strong reddish orange (42B) veining on all midribs; unmarked. Calyx lobes 1.5" (40mm) long, vivid reddish orange (44C) blending to strong red (39A). Truss 5" (125mm) high x 5.5" (140mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 4" x 1.8" (100 x 45mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down-curved margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 3.3' (1m) high x 4.2' (1.3m) wide in 16 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Late April.

(r) 'Howard Kline': Elepidote rhododendron: ('Coral Velvet' x R. wardii , KW 4170) (s) X 'Wizard'. H (1983), G (1987), N (2006), and REG (2007): Dennis MacMullan, Hamburg, PA. Fls 19/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped; 3.5" (90mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color inside moderate pink (49B) at margins, shading to strong pink (49A) at base, with a spotted flare of vivid yellow (12A) to brilliant yellow (12B) on dorsal lobe; outside deep pink (52B) with light orange yellow (19A) at base of tube, shading outwards to deep yellowish pink (39B) at margins yielding an overall peach color. Truss 5" (125mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs 5" x 1.5" (125 x 40mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; dull and mid green above; hairless. Shrub 4' (1.2m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 10 years. Plant and bud hardy to at least -12°F (-24°C). Mid to late May.

(r) 'Leggs': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Arthur Bedford' (s) X 'La Bar's White'. H (1981), G (1990), N (2006), and REG (2007): Allan & Shirley Anderson, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Fls 19/conical truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 1.8" (45mm) long x 2.8" (70mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged, lobes. Color vivid purple (81B) in bud, opening inside light purple (80D) and very pale purple (76D) with a prominent dorsal blotch of dark purple (79A) spots; outside light purple (80C). Truss 5" (125mm) high x 4.5" (115mm) wide. Lvs 5" x 2" (125 x 50mm), elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; dull and moderate olive green (137A) above; hairless. Shrub 5' (1.5m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 10 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -10°F (-23°C). Late May.

(r) 'Lemon Zinger': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Original Vagabond' (s) X 'Fashion Plate'*. H (2001), G (2005), N (2006), and REG (2007): Richard H. Gustafson, West Windsor, NJ. Fls 16/dome truss, broadly funnel-shaped, c 3" (75mm) long x 4" (100mm) wide, with 6 wavy-edged lobes. Color light greenish yellow (3C) in bud, opening inside brilliant greenish yellow (1B), with three dorsal lobes deepening to brilliant greenish yellow (1A) in throat, and with a strong purplish red (61B) marking deep in throat; outside light greenish yellow (3C) fading to light greenish yellow (3D) at edges; strong greenish yellow (153B) spotting on dorsal lobes. Calyx lobes less than 0.1" (3mm) long, light yellow green (145B). Truss 6" (150mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs 7" x 3" (175 x 75mm), oblong, obtuse apex, oblique base, flat margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 4' (1.2m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 5 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Mid May.

(r) 'Mac's Magic': Elepidote rhododendron: ('Kruse's Big Cream'* x R. dichroanthum ) (s) X ('Janet Blair' x 'Seattle Gold'). H (1972), G (1976), N (2006), and REG (2007): Dennis MacMullan, Hamburg, PA. Fls 16/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color light yellowish pink (19B) to light orange yellow (19A) in bud, opening inside brilliant greenish yellow (2B) in center shading to vivid greenish yellow (2A) at margins; outside brilliant greenish yellow (2B) to light yellow green (2C); unmarked. Truss 8" (200mm) high x 8" (200mm) wide. Lvs 8" x 3.5" (200 x 90m), oblong, obtuse apex, rounded base, flat margins; glossy and mid green above; hairless. Shrub 5' (1.5m) high x 5' (1.5m) wide in 10 years; dense habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -10°F (-23°C). Midseason.

(r) 'Mac's Solar Surprise': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Janet Blair' (s) X ('Pacific Gold' x 'Phipps Yellow'). H (1980), G (1985), N (2006), and REG (2007): Dennis MacMullan, Hamburg, PA. Fls 9/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped; 5" (125mm) long x 4.5" (115mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged lobes. Color opening inside deep yellow/orange in center shading to lighter yellow towards lobe margins with light orange spotting near edge; outside shades of light yellow. Calyx lobes 0.5" (c 13mm) long, light yellow. Truss 8" (200mm) high x 8" (200mm) wide. Lvs 6" x 3" (150 x 75m), elliptic, obtuse apex, rounded base, flat margins; semi-glossy and mid green above; hairless. Shrub 4' (1.2m) high x 5' (1.5m) wide in 10 years. Plant and bud hardy to at least -12°F (-24°C). Midseason.

(v) 'Mino': Vireya (lepidote) rhododendron: R. konori (s) X ('Doctor Herman Sleumer' x [ R. macgregoriae x R. aurigeranum ]). H (1999), G (2006), N (2006), and REG (2007): R.A. (Mitch) Mitchell, Volcano, HI. Fls 5/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 4.5" (115mm) long x 4.8" (120mm) wide, with 7 wavy-edged lobes. Corolla opening inside light purplish pink (68D); outside light purplish pink (68D) margins changing to strong purplish red (58D) extending down the tube. Truss 6" (150mm) high x 12" (300mm) wide. Lvs elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins; semi-glossy and dark yellowish green (139A) above. Shrub 4' (1.2m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 7 years; open habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 40°F (4°C). Late January.

(r) 'Miss Diane': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Whitney Late Orange' (s) X ([ R. sutchuenense x Prelude Group] x 'Ted's Yellow'*). H (1995), G (2002), N (2006), and REG (2007): Donald Johnson, Mountain Rest, SC. Fls 14/dome truss, openly funnel-shaped, 2.5" (65mm) long x 3.5" (90mm) wide, with 7 wavy-edged, lobes. Color light pink (50D) in bud, opening inside pale yellow green (4D) shading to light greenish yellow (4C) at base; outside similar; unmarked. Truss 5.5" (140mm) high x 8" (200mm) wide. Lvs held 3 years, 6" x 2.4" (150 x 60mm), obovate, obtuse apex, cuneate base, down curved margins; dull and moderate olive green (137A) above; hairless. Shrub 6' (1.8m) high x 5' (1.5m) wide in 12 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). Early May. (Note: the pollen parent is an unnamed cross made by C.R. and V. Haag.)

(v) 'Mitch Mitchell': Vireya (lepidote) rhododendron: 'Cephas' (s) X R. zoelleri , Bovee's V300. H (2001): R.A. Mitchell, Volcano, HI; G (2005), N (2006), and REG (2007): Sherla Bertelmann, Kea'au, HI; I (c2008): Pacific Island Nursery, Kea'au, HI. Fls 5/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped; 4" (100mm) long x 4.4" (110mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes; lightly scented. Color of interior deep yellowish pink (43C) surrounding a large, central, star-shaped marking of pale yellow green (4D) shading to light greenish yellow (4B) in the throat; outside pattern similar to that of interior with the "star" light greenish yellow (8C) and the margins deep pink (48A). Truss 5" (125mm) high x 7"-8" (175-200mm) wide. Lvs 5.5" x 2.5" (140 x 65mm), elliptic, obtuse apex, cuneate base, upcurved margins; semi-glossy, dark yellowish green (139A) above. Shrub 3.5' (1.1m) high x 2' (0.6m) wide in 5 years; intermediate habit. Flowers spring, summer, autumn.

(r) 'Nadine Cook': Lepidote rhododendron: Selection from R. augustinii . G (c 1970): E.J. Greig, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada; S (2003), N, and REG (2007): A.R. Cook, North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Fls 2-6/truss, (broadly) funnel-shaped; 1.5" (40mm) long x 2" (50mm) wide, with 5 flat-edged lobes. Color light violet (92B) shading to very pale purple (92D). Lvs 2.5" x 1" (65 x 25mm), oblong-lanceolate, acuminate apex, cuneate base, flat margins; dull green above; scaly. Shrub 15' (4.5m) high x 8' (2.4m) wide in 25 years; dense habit. Plant hardy to at least 10°F (-12°C). Mid April to May.

(r) 'Orange 2003': Synonym of 'Orange Prelude'.

(r) 'Orange Lemonade': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Goldsworth Orange' (s), open pollinated. S (1985), G (1991), N (2006), and REG (2007): Donald Johnson, Mountain Rest, SC. Fls 12/dome truss, funnel-shaped, 2" (50mm) long x 3.5" (90mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color moderate reddish orange (35B) in bud, opening inside and out light yellowish pink (29C) at margins, shading to moderate reddish orange (35B) at base; unmarked. Truss 5.5" (140mm) high x 5.5" (140mm) wide. Lvs held 3 years, 6" x 2" (150 x 50mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, oblique base, wavy margins; dull and moderate olive green (137B) above; hairless. Shrub 5' (1.5m) high x 4.5' (1.4m) wide in 15 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least -5°F (-21°C). May.

(r) 'Orange Prelude': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Lem's Tangerine' (s) X {'Lem's Cameo' x ([('Lem's Cameo' x 'Ken Janeck') x 'Brandt's Tropicana'] x ['Whopper' x 'Brandt's Tropicana'])}. H (1998), G (2003), N (2006), and REG (2007): Jim Barlup, Bellevue, WA. Fls 9/ball truss, saucer-shaped, c 2.4" (60mm) long x 3.5" (90mm) wide, with 7 frilly-edged lobes. Color vivid reddish orange (44C) in bud, opening inside light orange yellow (16B) in center, blending after c 1" (25mm) to deep yellowish pink (39B) lobes with strong red (39A) tips; outside base color light orange yellow (16B) extending c 0.8" (20mm), blending to strong red (39A) on all lobes, with strong reddish orange (42B) veining on all mid ribs; unmarked. Calyx lobes 1" (25mm) long, vivid reddish orange (44C) blending to strong red (39A). Truss 6" (150mm) high x 5.5" (140mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 6" x 2.5" (150 x 65mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, upcurved margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 3.5' (1.1m) high x 6' (1.8m) wide in 8 years; open habit. Plant hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Early May. (Synonym: 'Orange 2003')

(r) 'Peach Flambé': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Reigate Squire'* (s) X 'Peach Cobbler'*. H (1992), G, N (2007), and REG (2007): Richard H. Gustafson, West Windsor, NJ. Fls 11/dome truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 2.8" (70mm) long x 4" (100mm) wide, with 6 wavy-edged, lobes. Color deep pink (48B) in bud, opening inside strong pink (54C) at edges shading to light pink (50D), and with a light yellowish pink (19B) flare deep in throat; outside strong pink (54C) at edges shading to deep pink (48B) at base, with deep pink (48A) midribs. Calyx rim-like, brilliant yellow green (149B). Truss 5" (125mm) high x 7" (175mm) wide. Lvs 5.2" x 2.5" (130 x 65mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (146A) above; hairless. Shrub 5.5' (1.7m) high x 5' (1.5m) wide in 7 years; intermediate habit; very floriferous. Plant hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Mid May.

(r) 'Plum Passion': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Plum High' (s) X 'Jonathan Shaw'. H (1997), G (2000), N (2006), and REG (2007): Jim Barlup, Bellevue, WA. Fls 22/ball truss, saucer-shaped, c 2.2" (55mm) long x 3.5" (90mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color deep purplish red (71A) in bud, opening inside light purple  (77D) at base and deepening for a distance of c 0.8" (20mm) to light purple (77C) and then to deep reddish purple (77A) on upper 1" (25mm) of all lobes; outside light purple (77C) deepening to strong purple (77B) with deep reddish purple (77A) midribs; conspicuous, dark purple (79A), spotted blotch extending upwards c 1.4" (35mm) from base; prominent white anthers. Truss 5.5" (140mm) high x 5.5" (140mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 6" x 2.4" (150 x 60mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; dull and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 3.2' (1m) high x 3.7' (1.1m) wide in 8 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least 0°F (-18°C). Mid May.

(r) 'Plum Satin': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Jonathan Shaw' (s) X 'Frosted Plum'. H (1997), G (2001), N (2006), and REG (2007): Jim Barlup, Bellevue, WA. Fls 21/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 1.5" (40mm) long x 2.8" (70mm) wide, with 7 frilly-edged lobes. Color moderate purplish red (59C) in bud, opening inside light purple (80C) with margins of slightly lighter light purple (78C); outside similar, with strong purplish red (71B) mid veins; conspicuous dorsal blotch of dark red (187A) speckles extending 1" (25mm) from base. Truss 5" (125mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 4.8" x 2.2" (120 x5 5mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 9 years; dense habit. Plant hardy to at least 0°F (-18°C). Early May.

(r) 'Prom Queen': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Yaku Sunrise' (s) X ([ R. wardii x R. hemsleyanum ] x 'Autumn Gold'). H (1996), G (2003), N (2006), and REG (2007): Allan & Shirley Anderson, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Fls 10/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 2" (50mm) long x 3.5" (90mm) wide, with 6-7 wavy-edged lobes. Color strong purplish pink (55B) in bud, opening inside pale purplish pink (56A) at edge, shading to pale purplish pink (56D) towards center, with a brilliant yellow green (154C) blotch surrounding the ovary; outside pale purplish pink (56A-B). Truss 4.5" (115mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs held 3 years, 4.5" x 2" (115 x 50mm), elliptic, acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; semi-glossy and moderate yellow green (147B) above; hairless. Shrub 2.8' (0.85m) high x 2.5' (0.75m) wide in 10 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -10°F (-23°C). Mid May. (Note: pollen parent was grown by David Goheen and acquired from Lansing Bulgin.)

(r) 'Purple Twilight': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Jonathan Shaw' (s) X 'Plum High'. H (2000), G (2004), N (2006), and REG (2007): Jim Barlup, Bellevue, WA. Fls 17/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 2" (50mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color dark red (59A) in bud, opening inside light purple (77D) at base, shading to strong purple (77B) and then deep reddish purple (77A) at edges; outside strong purple (77B) with deep reddish purple (77A) veining on midribs and tips of lobes; prominent dorsal flare of dark red (187A) spots extending c 1.5" (40mm) upwards from base, with a very pale purple (76D) area extending c 0.5" (15mm) around top of flare. Truss 5.8" (145mm) high x 5.8" (145mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 6.2" x 2.4" (155 x 60mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, upcurved margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 2.3' (0.7m) high x 3' (0.9m) wide in 5 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least 0°F (-18°C). Early May.

(r) 'Radiant Frills': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Marquis of Waterford' (s) X 'One Thousand Butterflies'. H (2001), G (2004), N (2006), and REG (2007): Richard H. Gustafson, West Windsor, NJ. Fls 15/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 2.5" (65mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 5 frilly-edged, lobes. Color strong red (53C) in bud, opening inside strong purplish red (54A) at margins, shading to pale purplish pink (56C); outside strong purplish red (54A) at margins and on midribs, remainder light purplish pink (55C); brilliant yellow (10A) dorsal flare. Calyx rim-like, strong yellow green (143C). Truss 6" (150mm) high x 7.5" (190mm) wide. Lvs 5" x 2.2" (125 x 55mm), elliptic, acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; dull and moderate olive green (137A) above; hairless. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 2' (0.6m) wide in 6 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least 5°F (-15°C). Late May.

(r) 'Rose Dew': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Percy Wiseman' (s) X 'Recital'. H (1996), G (2001), N (2006), and REG (2007): Jim Barlup, Bellevue, WA. Fls 15/ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped, c 2.2" (55mm) long x 3.4" (85mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color strong red (53B) in bud, opening inside pale yellow green (4D) changing to pale purplish pink (56C) and then to strong purplish pink (55B) c 0.5" (15mm) from edge; outside pale purplish pink (56C) with strong purplish pink (55B) midribs and edges; dark red (59A), spotted flares on all nectaries, c 0.4" (10mm) long on ventral lobes and c 1" (25mm) long on dorsal lobes. Truss 5.5" (140mm) high x 6" (150mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 4.4" x 2" (110 x 50mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 3.3' (1.0m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 9 years; dense habit. Plant hardy to at least 0°F (-18°C). Late May.

(r) 'Silk Road': Elepidote rhododendron: ( R. brachycarpum , as ssp. tigerstedtii x 'Phipps Yellow') (s) X 'Nelda Peach'. H (1997), G (2003), N (2006), and REG (2007): Allan & Shirley Anderson, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Fls 16/conical truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 2.5" (65mm) long x 4.2" (105mm) wide, with 6-7 wavy-edged, lobes. Color strong pink (48C) in bud, opening inside light pink (49C), with a uniform pale yellow (11C) dorsal flare; outside deep to strong pink (48B-C). Truss 6" (150mm) high x 6.5" (165mm) wide. Lvs held 3 years, 6" x 2" (150 x 50mm), obovate, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; dull and mid green above; hairless. Shrub 2' (0.6m) high x 2.7' (0.8m) wide in 9 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least -10°F (-23°C); buds, -8°F (-22°C). Late May.

(r) 'Sister Betty': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Exbury Calstocker' (s) X 'Gill's Crimson'. H (1995), G (2003), N, and REG (2007): Catherine Weeks, Eureka, CA; I (2007) Westgate Gardens Nursery, Eureka, CA. Fls 14-15/dome truss, funnel-campanulate, 2.2" (55mm) long x 3" (75mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Color darker shades of red group (54) in bud, opening inside strong purplish red (63A) at margins, paling to strong purplish red (63B) with darker red deep in the center; outside similar but tinged strong red (51A); some strong purplish red (63A) spotting on dorsal lobe and edges of adjacent lobes. Truss 4.5" (115mm) high x 7.5" (190mm) wide. Lvs 7"-8" x 2.4" (175-200 x 60mm), elliptic to oblong, broadly acute apex, cordate base, down-curved margins; dull and dark yellowish green (139A) above; hairless. Shrub 4' (1.2m) high x 4' (1.2m) wide in 10 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least 15°F (-9°C). Mid to late March.

(r) 'Speckled Honey': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Janet Blair' (s) X ('Apritan' x 'Seattle Gold'). H (1978), G (1982), N (2006), and REG (2007): Dennis MacMullan, Hamburg, PA. Fls 7/loose ball truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 4.4" (110mm) long x 4.4" (110mm) wide, with 5 wavy-edged, reflexed lobes. Color strong reddish orange (31A-B) in bud, opening inside light to pale yellowish pink (27A-D), with a reddish orange basal blotch and with prominent flares of vivid red (45A) to vivid reddish orange (43B) speckles on the dorsal lobe; outside light orange (28C) at base, changing to light yellowish pink (27A) at margins; pedicel c 0.5" (15mm) long, strong reddish orange (31A). Calyx lobes c0.1" (3mm) long, vivid reddish orange (33A). Truss 7.5" (190mm) high x 7.5" (190mm) wide. Lvs 7" x 3" (175 x 75mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; semi-glossy above; hairless. Shrub 6' (1.8m) high x 6' (1.8m) wide in 10 years; intermediate habit. Plant and bud hardy to at least -10°F (-23°C). Midseason.

(r) 'Sun Dust': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Nancy Evans' (s) X 'Janet Blair'. H (1997), G (2002), N (2006), and REG (2007): Allan & Shirley Anderson, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Fls 9-10/ball truss, openly funnel-shaped, 2" (50mm) long x 3.2" (80mm) wide, with 6 wavy-edged, lobes. Color inside moderate yellowish pink (38B) at margins, shading to a blend of light yellowish pink (19B) and pale yellow (20C), with vivid reddish orange (33A) or strong reddish orange (42B) speckling on dorsal lobe; outside moderate yellowish pink (38B). Truss 4.5" (115mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Calyx lobes c 0.25" (6mm) long. Lvs 3.5" x 1.8" (90 x 45mm), oblong, broadly acute apex, rounded base, flat margins; dull and mid green above; hairless. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 2.5' (0.75m) wide in 9 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least -10°F (-23°C); buds, -8°F (-22°C). Mid May.

(r) 'Tia': Elepidote rhododendron: 'Tweedy Bird'* (s) X ('Bambi' x [ R. yakushimanum x R. proteoides ]). H (1985): Willard W. Thompson, Sr., and G (1990): Thompson's Nursery; both Waldport, OR. N (2006), and REG (2007): Jim Barlup, Bellevue, WA. I (2000): Thompson's Nursery, Waldport, OR. Fls 14/ball truss, funnel-campanulate, c l.8" (45mm) long x 2.4" (60mm) wide, with 6 wavy-edged lobes. Color deep red (53A) in bud, opening inside and out light greenish yellow (8C) with strong red (53B) tips on 4 dorsal lobes, softening to strong red (53D) along the margin for a distance of c 0.5" (15mm); two strong red (53B) dorsal flares, c 0.8" (20mm) long, surmounted by spotting of the same color extending for a total of c l" (25mm); very dark red anthers. Calyx lobes c 0.5" (15mm) long, light greenish yellow (8C) with touches of strong red (53B). Truss 4" (l00mm) high x 5" (125mm) wide. Lvs held 2 years, 4.4" x 2" (ll0 x 50mm), elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, upcurved margins; glossy and moderate olive green (147A) above; hairless. Shrub 3' (0.9m) high x 3.5' (1.lm) wide in 20 years; intermediate habit. Plant hardy to at least 5°F (-l5°C). Mid April. (Identified as 'TBX' prior to naming.) [Hybridizer information added. - mod 01/2018, ref ]

* The following unregistered names appear as parents in the above descriptions:
'Fashion Plate': Elepidote rhododendron; parentage unreported; fls very large, yellow; H: J Becales (Glen Mills, PA).
'Kruse's Big Cream': Elepidote rhododendron; 'Catalgla' X 'Crest'; plant came from Ray Kruse, East Northport, NY, c 1970. Plant size 7' -8' (2.1-2.4m) tall in 10 years.
'Peach Cobbler': Elepidote rhododendron; parentage records not available at this time; H, G, and N: Richard H . Gustafson, West Windsor, NJ.
'Raspberry Swirl': Elepidote rhododendron; Diva Group X 'Whitney's Late Yellow'; R: W Thompson (pre 1938).
'Red Bomber': Elepidote rhododendron; 'Rougemont' X 'Vinerouge'; H: Al Smith, Niagara Falls, Ontario or Weldon Delp, Harrisville, PA; probably N: Virginia Delp.
'Reigate Squire': Elepidote rhododendron; 'Janet Blair' (s) X 'Hindustan'; H (c l984), G, and N: Richard H. Gustafson, West Windsor, NJ.
'Ted's Yellow': Elepidote rhododendron; no data available.
'Tweedy Bird': Elepidote rhododendron; ('Darigold' x 'Lackamas Spice') X 'Golden Anniversary No. 2'; R (c l985): Thompson's Nursery, Waldport, OR.