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Description of Rhododendron 'Pearce's American Beauty' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Mrs Charles S. Sargent? x Dr. H.C. Dresselhuys? |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly, 3" across, strong purplish-red with yellowish-green spots and three dorsal white rays from base to spots. Ball-shaped trusses of 18 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Very Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, flat, acute apex, cuneate base, 7" long, yellow-green, retained 2-3 years. Broad habit with decumbent branches. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Pearce |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 833 |
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 |
