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Description of Rhododendron 'Olive' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
moupinense x dauricum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower broadly funnel-shaped, about 1½" across, vivid reddish-purple with darker spots scattered over the base of the upper lobe. Truss has 1-2 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Very Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, about 1" long, dark green. Upright, rather leggy, sparse habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Stirling-Maxwell |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 58 |
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 |
