Rhododendron 'Honeymoon'

 
Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Yellow 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-campanulate, wavy lobes, 2" across, pale greenish-yellow with lighter throat and strong yellowish-pink blotch deep in throat. Ball-shaped truss, somewhat flat holds 14 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves broadly elliptic, apiculate apex, cordate base, 2½" to 3¾" long, glossy, moderate olive green, retained 3 years. Rounded, open habit. Prefers some shade. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 (wardii var wardii x Devonshire Cream) x wardii  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Whitney 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 764 

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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