Capistrano

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Season:  Mid Season

Plant Height(potential in 10 years): Four Feet

Hardy to:  -15 F

Rhododendron of the Year:  2005 Great Lakes and South Central, 2008 North East

Flower pale greenish yellow with no markings, funnel-campanulate, frilly edged, 2″ across.  Held in dome-shaped trusses of 15 flowers.  Blooms late midseason.  Leaves elliptic, flat, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 4½” long, dull, deep green, retained 2-3 years.  Dense, mounding habit.  Performs best with afternoon shade.  Typical height: 4 ft. in 10 years.  Cold hardy to -15°F (-26°C).  Hybridized by Leach.