Vireya Rhododendron: 'Avalon'

Flower light yellow throughout with slight paling towards lobe edges, tubular-funnel shaped, wavy edged, 2¾" across, slightly fragrant.  Held in dome-shaped trusses of 9-12 flowers.  Blooms over early fall through spring.  Leaves elliptic, convex, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 4½" long, dull, dark green with scaly indumentum, leaves retained 4 years.  Spreading habit.  Vigorous growing plant is full and bushy.  Height: 2 ft. in 10 years.  Hardy to 32°F (0°C).  Hybridized by Moynier.