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Description of Rhododendron 'Buttons and Bows' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Strawberry Ice (open polinated) |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-shaped, frilly lobes, 3" across, light yellow with strong reddish-orange to deep pink edging and blotch of same colors, reverse deep pink. Ball-shaped truss with 15 flowers. |
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Bloom Time: |
Early 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 narrowly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 3" to 5½" long, glossy, yellowish-green. New leaves are red. Upright, rounded habit. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Deciduous |
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Hybridizer: |
Bailey |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 851 |
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 |
