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Description of Rhododendron 'Washington State Centennial' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
(occidentale x cumberlandense) x Santiam |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower tubular funnel-shaped, very deeply ruffled edges, 3½" across, fragrant, light orange paling to white, with prominent strong orange-yellow blotch and discontinuous strong pink edge and veins. Ball-shaped truss holds 10-12 flowers. |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic and narrowly obovate, apiculate, cuneate, 3⅞" long, revolute, glossy, moderate yellow-green. Upright, open growth habit. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Deciduous |
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Hybridizer: |
Mossman |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 871 |
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 |
