Rhododendron 'Monte Cristo'
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Rhododendron 'Tango Time'
Rhododendron 'Tango Time'
macgregoriae x christianae



Rhododendron 'Tashbaan'
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).



Rhododendron 'Taylori'
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



Rhododendron 'Teddy's Best'
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.



Rhododendron 'Terebinthia'
Rhododendron 'Terebinthia'
'Dr. Hermann Sleumer' x 'Pink Delight'



Rhododendron 'Thai Gold'
Rhododendron 'Thai Gold'
zoelleri x unknown



Rhododendron 'Thai Prince'
Rhododendron 'Thai Prince'
zoelleri x 'Simbu Sunset'

H, R & N: S. Saperstein, Australia



Rhododendron 'The Star'
Rhododendron 'The Star'
Awaiting parentage details



Rhododendron 'Tiari Tahiti'
Rhododendron 'Tiari Tahiti'
(leucogigas x (laetum x leucogigas)) x konori var. phaeopeplum



Rhododendron 'Tickled Pink'
Rhododendron 'Tickled Pink'
Awaiting parentage details



Rhododendron 'Tiffany Rose'
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.



Rhododendron 'Tinkerbell'
Rhododendron 'Tinkerbell'
'Irian Jaya' x praetervisum

H, R & N : R. Currie, New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Tira-Mi-Su'
Rhododendron 'Tira-Mi-Su'
'Gardenia Odyssey' x (laetum x aurigeranum)



Rhododendron 'Titania'
Rhododendron 'Titania'
('Haloed Gold' x herzogii) x 'Leonore Frances'

H, R & N : R. Currie, New Zealand



Rhododendron 'Toff'
Rhododendron 'Toff'
Awaiting parentage details



Rhododendron 'Tom Thumb'
Rhododendron 'Tom Thumb'
macgregoriae x anagalliflorum



Rhododendron 'Trifle'
Rhododendron 'Trifle'
'Salmon Sensation' x javanicum



Rhododendron 'Triumphans'
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



Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Brilliant'
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.



Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Gold'
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.



Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Joli'
Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Joli'
commonae (cream) x 'Tropic Alpine Nymph'

International Rhododendron Register entry:
'Tropic Alpine Joli' 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.



Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Medley'
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".



Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Nymph'
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.



Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Ruby'
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.



Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Survivor'
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).



Rhododendron 'Tropic Alpine Violette'
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".



Rhododendron 'Tropic Coral'
Rhododendron 'Tropic Coral'
'Tropic Glow' x viriosum



Rhododendron 'Tropic Fanfare'
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).



Rhododendron 'Tropic Glow'
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.



Rhododendron 'Tropic Summer'
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).



Rhododendron 'Tropic Tango'
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.



Rhododendron 'Troppo'
Rhododendron 'Troppo'
'Tropic Summer' x zoelleri 'Island Sunset'



Rhododendron 'Tutti Frutti'
Rhododendron 'Tutti Frutti'
'Strawberry Parfait' x (zoelleri x christi)

H & R : R. Currie, New Zealand; N : J. Kenyon, New Zealand








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