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Description of Rhododendron 'Maroon Bells' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
forrestii ssp forrestii 'Repens' x williamsianum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-shaped, of heavy substance, 3" across, deep purplish-red, unmarked. Lax trusses of 6. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Very Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-20°F (-29°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, convex, cuspidate apex, rounded base, 2½" long, dull, dark yellowish-green, retained 2 years. Dense growth habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Meerkerk |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 934 |
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 |
