Rhododendron 'Opal Luster'

 
Photo: Frank Fujioka

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3¼" across, inside yellowish white, with light yellowish pink edges, deep red throat, dorsal lobe light to vivid yellow, reverse light yellowish pink midribs. Conical-shaped truss holds 15-16 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down curved edges, 4½" long, semi-glossy, dark yellowish-green, retained 2 years. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 10°F  (-12°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Nancy Evans x Percy Wiseman  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Fujioka 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 052 

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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