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Description of Rhododendron 'Helen Scott Richey' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
(racemosum x moupinense) x mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink' |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 1¼" across, deep purplish-pink lightly spotted deep pink. 1-5 terminal clusters hold 1-2 flowers each. |
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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: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 1" long, glossy, bullate, dark green, semi-deciduous. New growth is bronze colored. Upright growth habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Scott |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 772 |
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 |
