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Description of Rhododendron 'Duke of York' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
fortunei ssp fortunei x Scipio |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-shaped, 3⅛" across, fragrant, rosy-pink, fading to near white in the center with brownish-green spots. Held in loose trusses of about 12 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves oblong-obovate, 5¾" long, glossy, dark green, bronze when new. Open growth habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Paul |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 58 |
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 |
