Vireya Rhododendrons

Rhododendron MonteCristo
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Vireya Hybrid Gallery: C



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Rhododendron 'Cadmium Orange'
Rhododendron 'Cadmium Orange'
'Simbu Sunset' F2



Rhododendron 'Cair Paravel'
Rhododendron 'Cair Paravel'
(Triumphans x javanicum) x leucogigas

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cair Paravel' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : (Triumphans x javanicum) x leucogigas
H: Peter Sullivan, G: W. Moynier,, N: W. Moynier, I: W. Moynier
Flowers of heavy substance, 13/domed truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 83x70mm, 6 (a few 7) wavy lobes, very fragrant, strong pink (50C).
Leaves narrowly elliptic to elliptic, 190x75mm. acute at apex, cuneate at base, concave, somewhat glossy, dark yellowish green (137A), tan to brown scales below.
Shrub broad, rounded, branching moderately, 0.7m high x 0.8m wide in 7½ years.
Bloomed in June; February-March.



Rhododendron 'Cakes and Ale'

Rhododendron 'Cakes and Ale'
(laetum x zoelleri 'Golden Gate') x (zoelleri x leucogigas)

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cakes and Ale' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : laetum x zoelleri 'Golden Gate' X zoelleri x leucogigas
H: P. Schick, G: G.L.S. Snell (1987), N: R. Macdonald (1991), I: Foothills Nursery (1991), REG: Foothills Nursery (1992)
Flowers 4-8/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 70x70mm, with 5 smooth-edged lobes, inside strong orange (25A), with light orange-yellow (23C) lobes; outside strong orange (26B).
Leaves ovate, 85x40mm, flat, matt green, hairless.
Shrub 2.0x1.0m.
Spring-autumn.



Rhododendron 'Calavar'
Rhododendron 'Calavar'
konori x zoelleri

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Calavar' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : konori X zoelleri
H: T. Lelliott (1971), G: W.A. Moynier, N: W.A. Moynier, I: W.A. Moynier (1978), REG: W.A. Moynier (1980)
Flowers 5-7/flat or slightly conical truss, 65mm long, deep pink (52B) at tips, throat light yellow (10C) and outside light yellow-green (2C); carnation-scented.
Compact habit, 0.6x0.8m in 9 years.
Late winter-spring.



Rhododendron 'Calypso'
Rhododendron 'Calypso'
Parentage unknown

H, R & N: M. Cullinane, New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Cameo Spice'
Rhododendron 'Cameo Spice'
laetum x konori

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cameo Spice' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : laetum (s) X konori
H: T. Lelliott, G: E.B. Perrott, N: O.S. Blumhardt, I: O.S. Blumhardt, REG: O.S. Blumhardt (1984)
Flowers 4-6/truss, 80-90mm long, 6-lobed, carrot red (612/1) in bud, opening 612/1 on tube, shading to spanish orange at base (10/1), the lobes azalea pink (618/2). Flower bud scales deep red.
Leaves elliptic to ovate, 120-160x80-90mm, with brown scales.



Rhododendron 'Canary Bird'
Rhododendron 'Canary Bird'
laetum x retivenium



Rhododendron 'Candle Light'
Rhododendron 'Candle Light'
'Bellenden Coral' x christianae hybrid

H, R & N : R. Currie, New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Candle Power'
Rhododendron 'Candle Power'
laetum x lowii



Rhododendron 'Candy'
Rhododendron 'Candy'
jasminiflorum x christianae

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Candy' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : jasminiflorum X christianae
H: D.B. Stanton (pre 1977), L: Cape Cod Vireyas (1993)
Flowers pink.
(Reported from USA, 1993)



Rhododendron 'Candy Floss'
Rhododendron 'Candy Floss'
leucogigas hybrid x 'Fireplum'



Rhododendron 'Candy Floss'
Rhododendron 'Candy Halo'
aurigeranum X ('Dr. Hermann Sleumer' x leucogigas)



Rhododendron 'Candy Lime'
Rhododendron 'Candy Lime'
'Narnia' x 'Strawberry Parfait'

H, R & N : R. Currie, New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Cantua Girl'
Rhododendron 'Cantua Girl'
'Jubilee' x praetervisum

H & R : R. Currie, New Zealand; N: J. Kenyon, New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Cape Cod Cranberry'
Rhododendron 'Cape Cod Cranberry'
konori x viriosum

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cape Cod Cranberry' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : konori X lochiae
H: T. Domoto, G: M. Segawa (1984), N: R.W. Chaikin, I: Cape Cod Vireyas (1992), REG: R.W. Chaikin (1992)
Flowers 5-8/flat truss, narrowly tubular funnel-shaped, 64x57mm, with 5 smooth-edged lobes, strong red (53D) throughout; strongly carnation-scented.
Leaves variable in shape, orbicular (64mm wide) to obovate/elliptic (76-127x38-64mm), flat, dull, dark yellowish green (139A) above, moderate yellow-green (147B) below, some scaly. Shrub 0.8x0.9m in 15 years.
Continuous flowering.



Rhododendron 'Cape Cod Sunshine'
Rhododendron 'Cape Cod Sunshine'
aurigeranum x laetum

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cape Cod Sunshine' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : aurigeranum X laetum
H: unknown (c 1980), G: W. Hunnewell (c 1985), N: R.W. Chaikin, I: R.W. Chaikin (1992), REG: R.W. Chaikin (1991)
Flowers 8-15/lax, domed truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 76x76mm, with 5 smooth-edged lobes, light yellow-green (145B) in bud, opening brilliant yellow (15C) and shading to light greenish yellow (8B) in throat; aging to light orange-yellow (19A) shading to strong orange-yellow (17A) in throat; stamens 10, straight, equal. Calyx minute, brilliant greenish yellow (151D). Pedicels 41mm long, moderate red (180A).
Leaves elliptic to narrowly obovate, concave, apex cuspidate, decurved, cuneate at base, 83-140x38-76mm, glossy, moderate olive green (137B) above, light yellow-green (145B) below, with white and brown scales on young foliage (these becoming all brown with age); petioles 6mm long, green, scaly.
Spreading, open habit; shrub 1.1x1.2m in 10 years.
Variable period of flowering.



Rhododendron 'Captain Scarlet'
Rhododendron 'Cape Code Valentine'
'Saint Valentine' X 'Saint Valentine'

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cape Cod Valentine' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :'Saint Valentine' X 'Saint Valentine'
H: unknown.



Rhododendron 'Captain Scarlet'
Rhododendron 'Captain Scarlet'
'Salmon Sensation' x javanicum

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Captain Scarlet' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :'Salmon Sensation' X javanicum
R: New Zealand ? (pre 1999), N: New Zealand ?



Rhododendron 'Caramel Cream'
Rhododendron 'Caramel Cream'
Parentage unknown

H, R & N : S. Saperstein, Australia



Rhododendron 'Cara Mia'
Rhododendron 'Cara Mia'
'Simbu Sunset' x (aurigeranum x 'Dr. Hermann Sleumer')

H, R & N: S. Saperstein, Australia



Rhododendron 'Carillon Bells'
Rhododendron 'Carillon Bells'
gracilentum x laetum

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Carillon Bells' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : gracilentum (s) X laetum
H: R.M. Withers, G: R.M. Withers (1972), N: G.L.S. Snell, I: G.L.S. Snell, REG: G.L.S. Snell (1984)
Flowers 2-3/truss, deep purplish pink (54B), with a light yellowish pink (27A) throat.



Rhododendron 'Carmel'
Rhododendron 'Carmel'
('Dr.Hermann Sleumer' x 'Pink Delight') x konori

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Carmel' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :'Doctor Herman Sleumer' x 'Pink Delight' X konori
R: P. Sullivan (pre 1983), N: P. Sullivan,
Flowers 3-5/truss, white, with deep pink peppermint stripes; scented.



Rhododendron 'Cephas'
Rhododendron 'Cephas'
'Dr. Hermann Sleumer' x leucogigas

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cephas' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :'Doctor Herman Sleumer' (s) X leucogigas
H: P. Sullivan (1972), G: P. Sullivan (1976), N: P. Sullivan, REG: W.A. Moynier (1993)
Flowers 4-7/domed truss, tubular funnel-shaped (with a straight, narrow tube),102x108mm, with 7 wavy-edged lobes, strong purplish pink (55B), with deeper pink sinuses and a paler pink throat; scented; stamens 14, equal, straight. Pedicels 25mm long, pinkish green.
Leaves elliptic, 152x51mm, concave, acute at apex, cuneate at base, dull green above, scaly.
Shrub 1.1x1.1m in 21 years.
November-February.



Rhododendron 'Cerise'
Rhododendron 'Cerise'
(javanicum x konori) x javanicum

H, R & N: S. Saperstein, Australia



Rhododendron 'Chambri Lake'
Rhododendron 'Chambri Lake'
parentage unknown

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Chambri Lake' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :'parentage unknown
G: (c 1985): unknown; N: (1999) and REG: (1999): Lucie Sorensen-Smith; I (1999): The Bovees Nursery
Flowers 5-7/lax truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 70x60mm, flat-edged lobes. deep pink (52B-C) inside, outside lobes and upper tube moderate and light pink (49B-C), lower tube light yellowish pink (27A) and pale orange yellow (23D).
Leaves elliptic, cuneate at base, broadly acute at apex, down curved margins, 95x50mm, semi-glossy, moderate yellowish green (137D) above, with medium brown scales above and below. new growth fawn colored.
Shrub 0.9m high x 0.75m wide in 8 years, intermediate plant habit.
Blooms several times a year.



Rhododendron 'Chanel'
Rhododendron 'Chanel'
(superbum x zoelleri) x (superbum x zoelleri)



Rhododendron 'Charming Valentino'
Rhododendron 'Charming Valentino'
'St. Valentine' x 'St. Valentine'

International Rhododendron Register entry: 'Charming Valentino' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron: 'Saint Valentine', selfed
H: P. Schick, N: G.L.S. Snell, I: Vireya Venue (1990), REG: Vireya Venue (1991)
Flowers: 3-4/truss, broadly funnel-shaped, 55x80mm, 5-lobed, deep yellowish pink (44D).
Leaves: lanceolate, 65x30mm.
Shrub 0.5m.
Spring-autumn.



Rhododendron 'Chayya'
Rhododendron 'Chayya'
'Pink Delight' x intranervatum F2

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Chayya' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :'Pink Delight' X intranervatumF2
H: B. Clancy (1984), G: B. Clancy (1988), N: B. Clancy (1991), REG: B. Clancy (1992)
Flowers 8-14/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 40x85mm, with 5 lobes, inside strong pink (52D) shading to pale orange-yellow (19D); outside pale purplish pink (55D) shading to pale yellow (11D).
Leaves lanceolate,116x51mm, flat, matt green, hairless.
Shrub 0.55x0.33m in 3 years.
February-May (Australia).



Rhododendron 'Cheeky'
Rhododendron 'Cheeky'
praetervisum x 'Dr. Hermann Sleumer'

H, R & N : R. Currie, New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Cheerful'
Rhododendron 'Cheerful'
zoelleri x unknown



Rhododendron 'Cherry Blaze'
Rhododendron 'Cherry Blaze'
'Jessie May' x praetervisum

H, R & N : R. Currie, New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Cherry Glow'
Rhododendron 'Cherry Glow'
'Saxon Glow' x 'Rio Rita'

H, R & N : R. Currie, New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Cherry Liqueur'
Rhododendron 'Cherry Liqueur'
konori hybrid x ? 'Dr. Hermann Sleumer'

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cherry Liqueur' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : konori hybrid X ? 'Doctor Herman Sleumer'
R: G.L.S. Snell (c 1990), N: G.L.S. Snell
Flowers cherry red, with creamy/golden throat; scented.
Shrub to 2.0m.
Similar to 'Esprit de Joie'; poor habit.



Rhododendron 'Cherry Pie'
Rhododendron 'Cherry Pie'
viriosum hybrid x konori

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cherry Pie' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : viriosum hybrid X konori
H: F. Jury, G: F. Jury (1985), N: F. Jury, I: M. Jury (1990), REG: M. Jury (1990)
Flowers 9-12/truss, 70x80mm, 5-6-lobed, starts pale cherry pink and deepens to dark cherry red, with a paler centre (as in javanicum).
Leaves ovate,140x70mm, with a white, scaly indumentum, which soon turns fawn. Apparently completely sterile.
All-year-round.



Rhododendron 'Chiffon Halo'
Rhododendron 'Chiffon Halo'
aurigeranum x ('Dr. Hermann Sleumer' x leucogigas)

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Chiffon Halo' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : aurigeranum X 'Doctor Herman Sleumer' x leucogigas
R: ? New Zealand (pre 1999), N: ? New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Chilli Pepper'
Rhododendron 'Chilli Pepper'
'Scarlet Halo' x (zoelleri x christi)

H, R & N : R. Currie, New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Chilli Salsa'
Rhododendron 'Chilli Salsa'
'Inferno' x 'Fireflash'

H, R & N : R. Currie, New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Christie'
Rhododendron 'Christie'
'Eastern Zanzibar' x christi

H, R & N : S. Saperstein, Australia



Rhododendron 'Christine Joy'
Rhododendron 'Christine Joy'
zoelleri x unknown



Rhododendron 'Christopher John'
Rhododendron 'Christopher John'
konori var. phaeopeplum x zoelleri 'Island Sunset'

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Christopher John' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : konori var. phaeopeplum X zoelleri 'Island Sunset'
H: J.L. Rouse (1980), G: B. Clancy (1987), N: B. Clancy (1992), REG: B. Clancy (1993)
Flowers 4-6/loose truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 50x90mm, 5-7-lobed, lobes flat but decurved, inside deep pink (52B) shading to pale orange-yellow (16D); outside pale orange-yellow (16D); slightly scented.
Leaves broadly elliptic, 110x55mm, flat, matt green above, cuneate at base, acute to apiculate at apex.
Shrub 0.7x0.5m in 5 years.
Spring/autumn.



Rhododendron 'Cinnamon'
Rhododendron 'Cinnamon'
'Simbu Sunset' x unknown



Rhododendron 'Cinnamon Pink'
Rhododendron 'Cinnamon Pink'
Parentage unknown

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cinnamon Pink' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :parentage unknown
H: unknown, G: G.L.S. Snell (1987), N: G.L.S. Snell (1989), I: G.L.S. Snell (1992), REG: G.L.S. Snell (1992)
Flowers 8-15/open truss, campanulate, 85x95mm, with 5 smooth-edged lobes, buds green, with strong yellowish pink (37A) lobes, opening light orange-yellow (16C) inside and light yellow (17D) outside; unspotted.
Leaves broadly elliptic, 135x75mm, flat, glossy green, obtuse at apex, cuneate at base, with silvery green scales on young foliage.
Shrub 2.0x1.0m in 8 years.
May flower at any time of the year.



Rhododendron 'Clair'
Rhododendron 'Clair'
sessilifolium x aurigeranum



Rhododendron 'Clare Elsie'
Rhododendron 'Clare Elsie'
leucogigas x (konori x laetum)

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Clare Elsie' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : leucogigas X konori x laetum
R: P. Sullivan (pre 1993)



Rhododendron 'Clare Rouse'
Rhododendron 'Clare Rouse'
christianae x laetum

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Clare Rouse' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : christianae (s) X laetum
H: D.B. Stanton, G: J.L. Rouse (1979), I: J.L. Rouse, REG: J.L. Rouse (1984)
Flowers 5-7/truss, tubular-campanulate, 50x40mm, strong orange-yellow (17A), the lobes vivid reddish orange (30A).
Leaves ovate, 100x60mm.
Shrub c1.8m tall.



Rhododendron 'Clarion Firm'
Rhododendron 'Clarion Firm'
(aurigeranum x viriosum) x retusum

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Clarion Firm' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : aurigeranum x viriosum X retusum
H: J.L. Rouse (c 1981), G: J.L. Rouse (1985), N: J.L. Rouse, I: J.L. Rouse (1986), REG: J.L. Rouse (1987)
Flowers: 5-6/truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 50x25mm, 5-lobed, vivid reddish orange (32A).
Leaves: elliptic, 70x25mm.
Shrub 0.5m.



Rhododendron 'Clipsie'
Rhododendron 'Clipsie'
'Dr. Hermann Sleumer' x ('Pink Delight' x jasminiflorum)

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Clipsie' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :'Doctor Herman Sleumer' (s) X 'Pink Delight' x jasminiflorum
H: P. Sullivan (1971), G: W.A. Moynier, N: W.A. Moynier, I: W.A. Moynier (1977), REG: W.A. Moynier (1980)
Flowers 5-8/truss, pale purplish pink (56D) with a very narrow (c1.5mm wide) margin of darker pink, and c5mm long pink rays at intersections of lobes.
Shrub 0.4x0.7m in 7 years.
Main flush of flowering in October-December.



Rhododendron 'Clorinda'
Rhododendron 'Clorinda'
'Jasminiflorum Carminatum' X 'Minerva'



Rhododendron 'Coral Chance'
Rhododendron 'Coral Chance'
macgregoriae x commonae

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Coral Chance' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : macgregoriae X commonae
N: G.F. Smith, I: Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust (1990), REG: G.F. Smith (1991),
Flowers 10-12/truss, campanulate, 25x30mm, 5-lobed, moderate reddish pink (41C) throughout; stigma, style and filaments red-pink; anthers brown. Calyx 1mm long, pink with a red edge. Pedicels 25mm long, red, with light brown scales which extend on to the tubular part of corolla.
Leaves produced in pseudowhorls, broadly elliptic, 35-55x17-27mm, with brown scales on both surfaces.
Shrub compact,0.8x0.5m in 4 years. Repeat-flowering.
(Probably a natural hybrid of this parentage collected by G.F. Smith in 1986 on Mount Yakopimanda in Papua New Guinea)



Rhododendron 'Coral Flare'
Rhododendron 'Coral Flare'
viriosum x laetum

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Coral Flare' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : viriosum X laetum
H: D.B. Stanton, G: D.B. Stanton (1977), N: G.L.S. Snell, I: Shrublands Nursery, REG: Shrublands Nursery (1988)
Flowers 3-7/truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 50x45mm, 5-lobed, strong yellowish pink (43D).
Leaves oblanceolate, 70x40mm, hairless.
Shrub 1.0-2.0m tall. Summer-autumn.



Rhododendron 'Cordial Orange'
Rhododendron 'Cordial Orange'
('Tropic Glow' x 'Tropic Glow') x stenophyllum

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cordial Orange' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : 'Tropic Glow' x 'Tropic Glow' X stenophyllum
H: O.S. Blumhardt (1981), G: O.S. Blumhardt (1985), N: O.S. Blumhardt, I: Koromiko Nurseries (1988), REG: O.S. Blumhardt (1990)
Flowers 3-5/truss, 45x45mm, 5-lobed, tube vivid orange (28B), lobes vivid reddish orange (30A); stigma orange-red. Calyx 1mm long, red.
Leaves linear-lanceolate, 75x12mm, scaly.
Shrub to 1.0m. Flowering at any time during the year.
(Published in Koromiko Nurseries list, 1988)



Rhododendron 'Craig Faragher'
Rhododendron 'Craig Faragher'
gracilentum x jasminiflorum

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Craig Faragher' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : gracilentum X jasminiflorum
H: C. Faragher, G: C. Faragher (1975-1976), I: G.L.S. Snell, REG: G.L.S. Snell (1982)
Flowers 6-8/truss, strong pink (54C), with pale purplish pink (56B) lobes.
Leaves elliptic, 20x10mm.
Shrub 0.6m



Rhododendron 'Cream Serene'
Rhododendron 'Cream Serene'
Princess Alexandra x konori



Rhododendron 'Cream Spice'
Rhododendron 'Cream Spice'
Awaiting parentage details



Rhododendron 'Cressy'
Rhododendron 'Cressy'
(laetum x zoelleri) x jasminiflorum var. punctatum

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cressy' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : laetum x zoelleri (s) X jasminiflorum var. punctatum
H: M.D. Cullinane (1988), G: M.D. Cullinane (1991), N: M.D. Cullinane (1994), REG: M.D. Cullinane (1994)
Flowers 5-7/truss, salver-shaped, 80x50mm, with 5 smooth-edged lobes, light yellow-green (145C-D) in bud, opening inside deep purplish pink (55A) turning to pale purplish pink (55D); outside with a light yellow-green (150D) tube and pale purplish pink (56B) lobes; pale purplish pink (55D) spots on dorsal lobe; strongly scented. Calyx 1mm long, green. Pedicels 40mm long, reddish.
Leaves elliptic, 80x50mm, flat, acute at apex, cuneate at base, glossy green above, with very pale green scales ageing to pale green.
Shrub 1.0x0.75m in 5 years. Repeat-flowering.



Rhododendron 'Cristo Rey'
Rhododendron 'Cristo Rey'
(macgregoriae x zoelleri) x (laetum x zoelleri)

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cristo Rey' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : macgregoriae x zoelleri (s) X laetum x zoelleri
H: P. Sullivan (1971), G: P. Sullivan (1976), N: P. Sullivan, I: P. Sullivan (1977), REG: W.A. Moynier (1986)
Flowers 6-8/domed truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 51x57mm, with 5 evenly rounded lobes, vivid orange (28B), gradually shading to brilliant orange-yellow (21B) in throat.
Leaves elliptic, 80x40mm, dark yellowish green (139A) above, yellow-green (144) below, with tiny, closely spaced, tan scales.
Shrub 0.7x0.6m in 8 years. May-September.



Rhododendron 'Cyprian'
Rhododendron 'Cyprian'
zoelleri x 'Clorinda'

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cyprian' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : zoelleri (s) X 'Clorinda'
H: P. Sullivan (1970), G: P. Sullivan, N: P. Sullivan, I: W.A. Moynier, REG: W.A. Moynier (1983)
Flowers 7-8/truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 55x70mm, 5-lobed, brilliant orange-yellow (21B), broadly edged strong orange (26B). Calyx minute.
Leaves elliptic, 100x50mm, moderate olive green (137A), with closely spaced, tan scales below.
Shrub c0.6m in 4 years.
Syn: 'Sebastian'



Rhododendron 'Cyril'
Rhododendron 'Cyril'
leucogigas X (konori x laetum)

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Cyprian' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : leucogigas X (konori x laetum)
H: P. Sullivan (1973), G: P. Sullivan, N: P. Sullivan, I: Strybing Arboretum Society, REG: A Karen Morebeck and Tim A Lukaszewski
Flowers 8-13/lax truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 115x83mm, (7)-8 wavy-edged lobes, of heavy substance, fragrant, tube is yellowish white (158C) to deep pink (48B), lobes are yellowish white (158C) with strong red (53B) markings in the sinuses.
Leaves elliptic, flat, acute at apex, cuneate at base, 145-178x57-64mm, glabrous above, scales underside age from strong orange (169D) to moderate olive green (147A).
Shrub 1.2m high x 1.2m wide in 16 years, upright with an open growth habit
Blooms midyear.








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