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Description of Rhododendron 'Girard's Hot Shot' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
El Capitan x Aladdin |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy, 2½" across, dark reddish-orange with dark red or maroon spotting. Ball-shaped trusses with 3-5 flowers. |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves broadly elliptic to ovate, mucronate apex, rounded base, about 1" long, glossy, strong green, retained 3 years. Rounded, well-branched habit. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Evergreen |
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Hybridizer: |
Girard |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 752 |
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 |
