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Description of Rhododendron 'Balzac' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
unknown x unknown |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Orange |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower star-shaped, 3" across, fragrant, reddish-orange, deeper on tube, with yellowish blotch on dorsal lobe. Ball-shaped truss with 10-15 flowers. |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
8 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-20°F (-29°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Broadly upright, somewhat open habit. Resistant to rust disease. Can grow to 13 ft tall. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Deciduous |
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Hybridizer: |
de Rothschild |
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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 |
