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Vireya Hybrid Gallery: T
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Rhododendron 'Tango Time'
macgregoriae x christianae
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Rhododendron 'Tashbaan'
('Sir George Holford' x leucogigas) x aurigeranum
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tashbaan' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : 'Sir George Holford' x leucogigas
X aurigeranum
H: P. Sullivan (1974), G: P. Sullivan, I: W.A. Moynier
(1979), REG: W.A. Moynier (1981)
Flowers light orange-yellow (22B).
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Rhododendron 'Taylori'
'Princess Alexandra' x javanicum ssp.gracile
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Taylorii' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : 'Princess Alexandra' (s) X brookeanum
ssp. gracile
R: J. Veitch & Sons (pre 1877), N: J. Veitch & Sons,
REG: IRA (1958)
Flowers 8-10/rounded truss, light pink with a white
tube.
Best flush of flowering in October-January.
FCC 1877
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Rhododendron 'Teddy's Best'
laetum x 'Gardenia Odyssey'
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Teddy's Best' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : laetum X 'Gardenia Odyssey'
H: G.L.S. Snell (1987), G: B. Clancy (1992), N: B. Clancy
(1996), REG: B. Clancy (1996)
Flowers: 14-16/truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 45x88mm,
with 5 smooth-edged lobes, vivid yellow (17C) in bud
and when fully open (both inside and out); unspotted.
Leaves: oblanceolate,120x60mm, margins slightly upcurved,
glossy above, obtuse at apex, cuneate at base, with
prominent veins.
Shrub 1.4x0.75 in 7 years.
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Rhododendron 'Terebinthia'
'Dr. Hermann Sleumer' x 'Pink Delight'
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Rhododendron 'Thai Gold'
zoelleri x unknown
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Rhododendron 'Thai Prince'
zoelleri
x 'Simbu Sunset'
H, R & N: S. Saperstein, Australia
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Rhododendron 'The Star'
Awaiting parentage details
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Rhododendron 'The Trophy'
christianae x leucogigas
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Rhododendron 'Thirtieth of June'
'Taylori' x leptanthum
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Thirtieth of June' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :leucogigas x (konori x laetum)
H: (1973), G: (1979), and N: (c 1979): Peter Sullivan, San Francisco, CA, I: (2004): Pacific Island Nursery, Kea'au, HI,
REG: (2010): Richard Kruppa, Volcano, HI
Flowers 7/flat truss, elongated tubular funnel-shaped with a straight tube; 5" (125mm) long x 4" (100mm) wide, with 7 wavy-edged lobes.
Color reddish purple in bud, opening off-white (close to pale yellowish pink (159D)) throughout with streaks of moderate to
light to pale pink (close to 49B-D) on the outside of the tube; with a small, strong pink (49A) spot inside at each sinus, anther: white,
filament: very pale pink, stigma: very light green, style: mainly white except red immediately below the stigma.
Leaves 170-175x70-75mm, elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, upcurved margins, glossy and moderate olive green (147A) above,
dull and moderate yellow green (146B) below; no indumentum visible.
Shrub 0.7m high x 0.4-0.5m wide in 6 years; open, upright habit, very slow-growing. May-June.
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Rhododendron 'Tiari Tahiti'
{leucogigas x (laetum x leucogigas)} x konori var. phaeopeplum
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Rhododendron 'Tiffany Rose'
'Taylori' x leptanthum
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tiffany Rose' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :'Taylorii' (s) X leptanthum
H: P. Sullivan, G: R.M. Withers (1980), I: G.L.S. Snell,
REG: G.L.S. Snell (1984)
Flowers 4-6/truss, tubular-campanulate, 40x30mm, strong
purplish pink (55B), shading to pale purplish pink (55D).
Leaves elliptic, 60x25mm.
Shrub 0.35m.
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Rhododendron 'Tinkerbell'
'Irian Jaya' x praetervisum
H, R & N : R. Currie, New Zealand
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Rhododendron 'Tira-Mi-Su'
'Gardenia Odyssey' x (laetum x aurigeranum)
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Rhododendron 'Titania'
('Haloed Gold' x herzogii) x 'Leonore Frances'
H, R & N : R. Currie, New Zealand
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Rhododendron 'Toff'
parentage unknown
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Toff' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron: parentage unknown
REG: Vireya Venue (pre 1995), N: Vireya Venue
Flowers 30mm wide, soft yellow, edged delicate salmon pink/orange.
Shrub: Bushy to 1.5m, very floriferous.
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Rhododendron 'Tom Thumb'
macgregoriae x anagalliflorum
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Rhododendron 'Toyama Yellow'
laetum, open pollinated
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Toyama Yellow' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron: laetum, open pollinated
From seed provided by Mrs. Toyama, N: (2003), and REG: (2006): Sherla Bertelmann
Flowers vivid yellow with a strong orange-yellow center, unmarked, color deepens as flower matures, tubular-funnel shaped, 105mm across, flat-edged lobes, moderately scented.
Leaves: elliptic, acuminate apex, rounded base, upcurved margins, 120mm long, semi-glossy, moderate olive green.
Shrub: 1.2m high x 0.9m wide in 5 years; intermediate habit. Blooms about four times per year.
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Rhododendron 'Trifle'
'Salmon Sensation' x javanicum
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Rhododendron 'Triumphans'
'Princess Royal' x javanicum
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Triumphans' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :'Princess Royal' X javanicum
R: J. Veitch & Sons (pre 1883), N: J. Veitch & Sons,
REG: IRA (1958)
Flowers scarlet crimson.
FCC 1883
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Brilliant'
(viriosum
x commonae) x commonae
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Alpine Brilliant' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : lochiae x pseudonitens X gracilentum
H: J.W. Gerdemann (1986), G: J.W. Gerdemann (1989),
N: J.W. Gerdemann, REG: J.W. Gerdemann (1995)
Flowers 6 lax, flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 38x32mm,
5 smooth-edged lobes, vivid red (45B); stamens 10, curved,
unequal; style red. Calyx very short. Pedicels 19mm
long, red.
Leaves obovate, 51x205mm, convex, acute at apex, cuneate
at base; upper surface moderate olive green (147A),
glossy and hairless; lower surface moderate yellow-green
(147C), scaly, petioles 3mm long.
Shrub 0.38m x 0.31m in 8 years. Flowering June-August,
October-November, February-March.
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Gold'
'Belisar'
x commonae (cream form)
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Alpine Gold' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : 'Belisar' X commonae (cream
form)
H: J.W. Gerdemann (1997), G: J.W. Gerdemann (2001),
N: J.W. Gerdemann (2002), REG: J.W. Gerdemann (2002)
Flowers 11/lax truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 55x50mm,
with 5 flat-edged lobes; brilliant yellow (13B) throughout;
with age, edges tinged with pink. Calyx minute. Truss
50mm high x 175mm wide.
Leaves 75x25-40mm, obovate, acute to broadly acute apex,
cuneate base, upcurved margins; glossy and strong yellow
green above, with inconspicuous scales below.
Shrub upright, 0.8m high x 0.3m wide in 4 years.
Plant hardy to at least 25°F (-4°C). November.
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Jolie'
commonae (cream) x 'Tropic Alpine Nymph'
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Alpine Jolie' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : commonae (cream form) X (gracilentum
x commonae Dolo Pass) (red form)
H: J.W. Gerdemann (1997), G: J.W. Gerdemann (2002),
N: J.W. Gerdemann (2004), REG: J.W. Gerdemann (2004)
Flowers 4-9 lax truss, elongated tubular funnel-shaped,
40x30mm, 5 flat-edged lobes; a blend of vivid red (52A),
deep pink (52B-C), and strong pink (52D) in bud, opening
inside and out white with prominent deep to strong pink
(52B-C-D) stripes extending from edge of lobes (but
not lobe tips which remain white) to base; fading with
age; unmarked. Calyx lobes minute, yellowish to brownish
green. Truss 50mm high x 75mm wide.
Leaves held 2-3 years, 45x20mm, elliptic, broadly acute
or obtuse apex, cuneate base, flat margins; semi-glossy
and moderate olive green (137B) to moderate yellow green
(137C) above; with very small, widely-spaced tan scales
below and on pedicels.
Shrub 0.6m high x 0.75m wide in 8 years, open habit.
Bud and plant hardy to at least 25°F (-4°C); flowering
any time of year.
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Medley'
['Belisar' x (viriosum x commonae)] x (commonae x commonae (cream))
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Alpine Medley' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : ('Belisar' x (lochiae x pseudonitens))
X (commonae Dolo Pass (red form) x commonae (cream form))
H: J.W. Gerdemann(1997), G: J.W. Gerdemann (2002), N:
J.W. Gerdemann (2002), REG: J.W. Gerdemann (2002)
Flowers 12/nearly flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped,
50mm long x40mm wide, with 5 flat-edged lobes; inside
deep pink (52C) in tube shading to pale orange yellow
(16D) in centre of lobes which are edged deep pink (52C);
outside similar, but tube orange yellow (22B-D). Calyx
minute. Truss 75mm high x 125mm wide.
Leaves held 2 years, 75x25-40mm, elliptic, broadly acute
apex, cuneate base, upcurved margins; dull and moderate
yellow green (137C) above, with tiny scales below, barely
visible without magnification.
Shrub 0.9m high x 0.23m wide in 5 years, open habit.
Plant hardy to at least 24°F (-4°C). Flowering April,
"probably anytime".
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Nymph'
gracilentum x commonae
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Alpine Nymph' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : gracilentum X commonae Dolo
Pass
H: J.W. Gerdemann (1989), G: J.W. Gerdemann, N: J.W.
Gerdemann (2002), REG: J.W. Gerdemann (2002)
Flowers pendulous, 2-5/lax truss, elongated tubular
flower-shaped, 40mm long x 22mm wide, with 5 flat-edged
lobes; strong red (46A), opening vivid red (46B) throughout;
unmarked. Calyx minute.
Leaves 25x10mm, elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded
base, flat margins; semi-glossy and moderate olive green
(137B) above, with small scales widely scattered.
Shrub 0.6m high x 0.75m wide in 13 years.
Plant hardy to at least 25°F (-4°C). Flowering nearly
continuously.
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Ruby'
wrightianum var. cyclopense x commonae
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Alpine Ruby' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : wrightianum var. cyclopense
X commonae
H: J.W. Gerdemann (1986), G: J.W. Gerdemann (1990),
N: J.W. Gerdemann, REG: J.W. Gerdemann (1995)
Flowers up to 7 pendant truss, tubular, with 5 smooth-edged,
flat, saucer-shaped lobes, 38x25mm, strong red (46A);
stamens 10, straight; pistil straight; heavy, waxy flower
substance. Calyx very short. Pedicels 25mm long, red.
Leaves elliptic, 33x19mm, concave, obtuse at apex, cuneate
at base; upper surface moderate olive green (137A) above,
glossy, hairless; lower surface moderate yellow-green
(146D), scaly; petioles 5mm long.
Shrub 0.4 x 0.25m in 4 years. August, September, March.
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Survivor'
(viriosum x zoelleri) x commonae
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Alpine Survivor' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : (zoelleri x viriosum) X commonae
H: J.W. Gerdemann (1985), G: J.W. Gerdemann, N: J.W.
Gerdemann, REG: J.W. Gerdemann (2004); I: Bovees Nursery
Flowers 4-7/flat truss, elongated tubular funnel-shaped,
with reflexed lobes; 50mm long x45mm wide, with 5 flat-edged
lobes; inside and out vivid reddish orange (44C), the
inside blending to vivid yellow (17C) in lower part
of tube and the outside with some strong yellowish pink
(33C) on tube. Calyx lobes inconspicuous. Truss 50mm
high x 140mm wide.
Leaves 65x40mm elliptic, broadly acute or obtuse apex,
cuneate base, flat margins; semi-glossy and moderate
olive green (137A) above.
Shrub 0.9m high x 0.5m wide in 18 years, intermediate
habit.
Plant hardy to at least 25°F (-4°C); flowering any time
of year.
(Note: plant has been frozen back 50% or more, once
to the ground, but has always recovered).
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Violette'
commonae x leptanthum
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Alpine Violette' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : commonae (Laiagam form) X leptanthum
H: J.W. Gerdemann (1995), G: J.W. Gerdemann (2001),
N: J.W. Gerdemann (2002), REG: J.W. Gerdemann (2002)
Flowers 8/flat truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 45mm long
x 30mm wide, with 5 flat-edged lobes; strong purplish
red (58B) throughout. Calyx minute. Truss 30mm high
x 115mm wide.
Leaves held 2 years, 50x25mm, elliptic, broadly acute
apex, rounded base, flat margins; dull and moderate
yellow green (137C) above, with inconspicuous brown
scales below.
Shrub 0.8m high x 0.45m wide in 6 years, intermediate
habit.
Plant hardy to at least 25°F (-4°C). Flowering May,
June, "probably anytime".
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Coral'
'Tropic Glow' x viriosum
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Fanfare'
javanicum x viriosum
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Fanfare' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : javanicum X viriosum
H: D.B. Stanton, G: D.B. Stanton, I: G.L.S. Snell, REG:
G.L.S. Snell 1982
Flowers 8-10/truss, moderate reddish orange (41C).
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Glow'
laetum x zoelleri
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Glow' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : laetum X zoelleri
H: T. Lelliott, G: E.B. Perrott, N: O.S. Blumhardt (1984),
REG: O.S. Blumhardt (1984)
Flowers 4-6/truss, 70-80x80-90mm, funnel-shaped, 5-lobed,
golden yellow, shaded orange-red on lobes.
Leaves elliptic, 80-100x30-50mm, with minute, scattered
brown scales on young leaves.
Shrub to 2.5m.
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Summer'
aurigeranum x macgregoriae
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Summer' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron : aurigeranum X macgregoriae
H: D.B. Stanton, G: D.B. Stanton, I: G.L.S. Snell, REG:
G.L.S. Snell (1982)
Flowers 10-12/truss, brilliant yellow (21C), lobes vivid
yellowish orange (30C).
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Rhododendron 'Tropic Tango'
'Princess Alexandra' x laetum
International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Tango' cv.
Lepidote rhododendron :'Princess Alexandra' (s) X laetum
H: J.L. Rouse, G: J.L. Rouse (1978), I: G.L.S. Snell,
REG: G.L.S. Snell (1985)
Flowers 5-8/truss, tubular funnel-shaped, 40x50mm, strong
orange-yellow (17A), lobes strong reddish orange (32B).
Leaves elliptic, 100x40mm.
Shrub 1.5-2.0m.
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Rhododendron 'Troppo'
'Tropic Summer' x zoelleri 'Island Sunset'
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Rhododendron 'Tutti Frutti'
'Strawberry Parfait' x (zoelleri x christi)
H & R : R. Currie, New Zealand; N : J. Kenyon, New Zealand
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