Rhododendron 'Apricot Fantasy'

 
Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Yellow 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 4" across, fragrant, light yellowish-pink, with light orange-yellow throat and yellowish-pink edging, vivid red spotting. Ball-shaped truss with 16-17 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves narrowly obovate, convex, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 5" to 6" long, olive green, retained 2 years. Upright growth habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Hotei x Tropicana  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Brockenbrough 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 871 

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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