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Description of Rhododendron 'Bill Massey' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
ciliatum var. bergii x nuttallii |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower tubular funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3" across, yellowish-white with slight pink shading at lobe edge, reverse pink stripe. Very fragrant. Lax trusses of 4-6. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
20°F (-7°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 5½" long, glossy, bullate, yellow green with tan scales. Leaves retained 2-3 years. Rounded habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Vaerlen |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 782 |
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 |
