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Description of Rhododendron 'Early Beni' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Louise Gable x [Oakland x (unknown Belgian hybrid x Carol)] |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Orange |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flowers of heavy substance, openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 2½" across, hose-in-hose, petaloid stamens, vivid reddish orange. Inflorescence 1-3-flowered. |
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Bloom Time: |
Early 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 elliptic, obtuse apex with apiculus, cuneate base, glossy, mid green, retained 2 years. Plant upright, well-branched. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Evergreen |
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Hybridizer: |
Gartrell |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 772 |
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 |
