Blossoms and Buds
by Chris Anderson
Title
Blossoms and Buds
Artist
Chris Anderson
Medium
Photograph - Digital
Description
The rhododendron called "Starbright Champagne", which is located in the East Slope Beds that faces the "Wild Side" of Homestead Park, in University Place, Washington.
Description of Rhododendron 'Starbright Champagne'
Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: (Yaku Sunrise x Hansel) x Lem's Cameo
Predominate Flower Color: Yellow
Flower / Truss Description:
Flower broadly funnel-campanulate, 3" across, deeply-cut lobes with rather pointed tips, pale yellow with a deep red throat and prominent red spotting and streaking. Dome-shaped truss with 15 flowers.
Fragrant: No
Bloom Time:
Early Midseason
Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 3
Cold Hardiness Temperature: 10�F (-12�C)
Foliage Description / Plant Habit:
Leaves oblong, flat, broadly acute apex, cordate base, 6" long, dull green, retained 2 years. Dense habit.
Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): E
Hybridizer:
Fujioka
Registration Reference: ARS 961
Plant description provided by The American Rhododendron Society
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July 16th, 2012
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