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Great Expectations

This azalea may be found in the rhododendron gardens of Homestead Park, University Place, WA.

 

Description of Rhododendron 'Great Expectations'

 

 

Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: Anytime Tetra x nakaharai

 

Predominant Flower Color: Orange

 

Flower / Truss Description: Flower funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3" across, double, strong reddish-orange with purplish-red dorsal botch. Lax inflorescence with 2-3 flowers.

 

Bloom Time: Midseason

 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 2

 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: -5°F (-21°C)

 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: Leaves narrowly obovate, mucronate apex, narrowly cuneate base, 1" to 2" long, ciliate, deep green. Broad habit with decumbent branches.

 

Deciduous or Evergreen: Evergreen

 

Hybridizer: Kehr

 

Registration Reference: ARS 843

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Uploaded on May 6, 2014
Taken on May 22, 2010