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Description of Rhododendron 'Conversation Piece' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
[Emile Russave x Carol (Gable)] x Eikan |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple, White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy, 3½" across, color varies among flowers: (1) roseine purple, (2) white (3) sectored (4) roseine purple shaded lighter at edges. Some flowers spotted. Color year to year. |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic to elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 1⅝" long, glabrous. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Evergreen |
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Hybridizer: |
Gartrell |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 781 |
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 |
