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Description of Rhododendron 'Royal Command' |
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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 openly funnel-shaped, about 1¾" across, vivid reddish orange. Round to broadly round, compact truss with 9-14 flowers. Requires light shade as color fades in direct sunlight. |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-20°F (-29°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute, cuneate, light brownish-green when new, later glossy dark green. Broad to broadly upright, somewhat irregular habit. Mildew resistant. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Deciduous |
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Hybridizer: |
Exbury |
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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 |
