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Description of Rhododendron 'Opal' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
unknown seedling x Mrs. L. C. Fischer |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, double, wavy lobes, 2½" across, fuchsia purple, with heavy magenta rose spotting on all dorsal lobes. Inflorescence 2-4 flowered. |
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Bloom Time: |
Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 1¼" long, glossy, parsley green. Almost deciduous in winter. Rounded plant habit. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Evergreen |
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Hybridizer: |
Reid |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 773 |
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 |
