Azalea plant named Bolero

#The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named Bolero 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 #2118, and the pollen parent by Code #1913.

#The new cultivar is similar in many respects to the cultivar Prize, disclosed in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,795, having the same characteristics as Prize of:

#1. Evergreen foliage.

#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: All color readings were taken in an office having cool white florescent fixtures and facing a west window. All readings were taken in October between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Fort Myers, Fla. General tonality: Salmon red 51A. Sepals first divide: Lighter than dark red 46A. Petals unfurl: Salmon red 51A. Fully open: Salmon red 51A. Inside of petals: Salmon red 51A. Reverse of petals: Salmon red 51A. Base of petals: Light pink 51D. Outer hose: Salmon red 51A, dispersed with light green 141C. Base of outer hose: Orange pink 38B. Variations: None.