2005 Rhododendron of the Year Awards

Elepidote Rhododendron: 'Capistrano' R. 'Hindustan' x {{[R. catawbiense x ( R. fortunei ssp discolor x R. 'Fabia Group')] x (R. 'Russell Harmon' x R. 'Goldsworth Orange')}] x R. 'Golden Gala'} Flower pale greenish-yellow with no markings, funnel-campanulate, frilly edged, 2" across. Held in dome-shaped trusses of 15 flowers. Blooms late midseason. Leaves elliptic, flat, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 4-1/2" long, dull, deep green, retained 2-3 years. Dense, mounding habit. Performs best with afternoon shade. Typical height: 4 ft. in 10 yrs. Cold hardy to -15°F (-26°C). Hybridized by Leach.
	Photo by Kenneth Cox

	Lepidote Rhododendron: 'Landmark' [R. PJM Group x R. 'Mucronulatum Pink" ), selfed] x (R. minus 'Carolinianum Group' x R. prinophyllum) Flower strong purplish-red with faint scarlet spotting, openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3/4" across. Held in dome-shaped truss with 25 flowers. Blooms midseason. Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down-curved edges, about 2" long, semi-glossy, dark green. Upright, open habit. Grows to height of 4 ft. in 10 yrs. Cold hardy to -15°F (-26°C). Hybridized by Mezitt.
Photo by Sally and John Perkins

Evergreen Azalea: 'Karens' R. 'Hinodegiri' x R. yedoense var. poukhanense Flower deep reddish-purple openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 1-3/4" across, slightly fragrant. Lax inflorescence with 3-4 flowers. Blooms early midseason. Leaves elliptic to narrowly obovate, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 1-1/4" long, glossy, hairy, moderate olive green, wine-red in winter. Plant has a rounded growth habit. Grows to a height of 4 ft. in 10 yrs. Hardy to -25°F (-32°C). Hybridized by Pederson.
	Photo by Harold E. Greer

	Deciduous Azalea: 'Gibraltar' parentage unknown Flower vivid orange, flushed red orange, deep crimson in bud, tubular funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 2-3/8" to 3" across. Ball-shaped trusses hold 10-12 flowers. Blooms midseason. Mildew resistant. Upright growth habit. Grows to a height of 5 ft. in 10 years. Hardy to -15°F (-26°C). Hybridized by E. de Rothschild.
Photo by Harold E. Greer