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More Information: Rhododendron 'Yaku Incense'


R. 'Yaku Incense' 
  Photo: Bill Stipe

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-campanulate, wavy edges, 3½" across, spicy scent, deep pink in bud, quickly turning yellowish-white throughout when fully open with some yellow-green spotting in throat. Held in dome-shaped truss with 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 5¾" long, flat, semi-glossy, olive green, retained 3 years. Sparse yellow indumentum that ages to orange-yellow.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Lackamas Spice x degronianum ssp yakushimanum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lancaster

Registration Reference:  ARS 974

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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