Hotei Rhododendron

Seed Parent x Pollen Parent:
Goldsworth Orange x (souliei x wardii var wardii)
Predominate Flower Color:
Yellow
Flower / Truss Description:
Flower openly campanulate, about 2 1/2" across, light yellow with deeper shading of brilliant yellow. Held in loose, ball-shaped truss of 10-12 flowers.
Bloom Time:
Midseason
Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs:
3
Cold Hardiness Temperature:
5°F (-15°C)
Foliage Description / Plant Habit:
Leaves narrowly elliptic, up to 4" long, dark green. Compact and tight growing. Avoid full sun.

This is one of my most favourite of "rhodos". I love this unique yellow colour! I located the image of the Hotei, along with some info tidbitz. The unusual bittidz description given, is just as unusual as the type of "rhodo", you see pictured here.

We have the "perfect" spot in our tid garden; and this wonderful burst of yellow foliage; with its bitz size and tidadaptability will enhance our bit patio.

Am attempting to locate the Hotei (love the name too!); however, it is a bittid of a challenge, because it is so rare and exquisitely special. I know I will be successful in finding one; have put the call in to a few nurseries; as the nurseries we went to, either did not originally have them; or, the tidbit few they had, were sold.

Tidbit - Utilize the dictionary when you do not know a meaning of a word(s).

"Campanulate" - bell-shaped, as a corolla.

"Elliptic" - oblong, with rounded ends.

Bittid - Appreciate and enjoy learning the meanings of new words! The sound of the word, "campanulate" is rather musical.

Am a tid of a "late bloomer." Maybe, as we grow "older", (like a fine wine!) we are a bit more receptive to expanding our horizons.

Perhaps, this may inspire you to locate and plant a yellow Hotei in your garden!
Or, some of you may be fortunate enough to have a beautiful yellow Hotei already.

Please feel free to share Hotei stories or tales of other "rhodos", if you would like!