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Description of Rhododendron 'Douglas R. Stephens' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague x unnamed hybrid |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 4½" across, strong purplish-red with dark red blotch in throat and spots on 3 dorsal lobes. Held in conical trusses of 14 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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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: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 7" long, glossy, dark green. Upright habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Stephens |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 734 |
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 |
