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Description of Rhododendron 'Apricot Nectar' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
[(dichroanthum x neriiflorum) x (fortunei ssp. discolor x Fabia)] x Jalisco |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Orange |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, vivid red edges fading to orange and a dark red base, orange veins in center. Held in loose ball-shaped truss with 14 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves ovate, pointed, cuneate base, 6½" long, dark green. Compact habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Lyons |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 714 |
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 |
