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Description of Rhododendron 'Martha Hitchcock' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
mucronatum x Shinnyo-no-tsuki |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White, Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower single, 3" across, white, with strong purplish-red edges and purplish red spotting. Young plants often produce strong reddish purple flowers. Inflorescence 1-3 flowered. |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves 2¾" long, hairy, dark green. Broad, open habit. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Evergreen |
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Hybridizer: |
Morrison |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 58 |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
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American Rhododendron Society |
