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More Information: Rhododendron 'New Century'


R. 'New Century' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2½" across, wavy- to frilly-edged, pale yellow green with darker yellow margins and a blotch of darker yellow with two solid green streaks. Ball-shaped truss holds 5-18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, down-curved margins, 3" long, glossy mid green. Leaves held 2+ years. Dense plant habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     catawbiense hybrid x (pale yellow-flrd hybrid x Bristol Cream)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Mezitt, R.W.

Registration Reference:  ARS 992

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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