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Description of Rhododendron 'Fred Hamilton' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
(neriiflorum x griersonianum) x dichroanthum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-campanulate, 2½" across, vivid yellow with yellowish-pink edges and stripes on inside and outside, spotted yellow-green. Held in flat trusses of 9-12 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 elliptic to narrowly elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4" long, dark green, retained 3 years. Broad, well-branched plant. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Lem |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 733 |
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 |
