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Description of Rhododendron 'Western Lights' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Orchid Lights, treated in vitro with colchine |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower narrowly tubular funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2" to 2½" across, inside strong reddish purple, spotted strong purplish red, outside moderate purplish pink, slightly fragrant. Ball-shaped truss has 7-8 clusters each with 7 to 9 flowers. |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-35°F (-37°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic, downcurved, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 2½" long, semi glossy, strong yellow green. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Deciduous |
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Hybridizer: |
Briggs Nursery |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 992 |
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 |
