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More Information: Rhododendron 'Butterfly'


R. 'Butterfly' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2-2¾" across, pale yellow green, crimson rays on upper lobes. Truss holds 9-15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate to elliptic, up to 3¾" long, glossy, dark green. Upright growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  campylocarpum x Mrs Milner

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Slocock

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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