Azalea plant named Cachet

#The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named Cachet obtained from crossing certain Azalea selections in a program of controlled hybridization by applicant in Lacey, Wash. The seed parent in the breeding program was identified by Code #2212, and the pollen parent by Code #2101.

#The new cultivar is similar in many respects to the cultivar Solitaire, disclosed in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,171, having the same characteristics as Solitaire of:

#1. Similar flower color.

#The accompanying photograph shows in perspective view the unique features of the new cultivar, with colors being as true as possible with color illustrations of this type. Color references are to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart. Where a particular color value is not precise, variations from the closest color value have been noted.

#Botanical classification: Rhododendron hybrida, evergreen type.

#Flower:

#Color.--Reading location and season: In an office with a north window, florescent cool white tubes. Readings taken in November, at Fort Myers, Fla. between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. General tonality: Fuchsia-pink 63B. Sepals first open: Dark pink 54A. Petals unfurl: Dark Pink 54A. Fully open: Inside: Fuchsia pink 63B. Reverse: Fuchsia pink 64D. Base of petals: Light pink 54D. Outer hose: Fuchsia pink 63B. Base of outer hose: Light pink 62D. Variations (dotted): Appear on 3 petals of each whorl (hose); dark reddish purple 58B.Text