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Description of Rhododendron 'Peter Behring' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Nova Zembla x degronianum ssp yakushimanum 'Mist Maiden' |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2⅓" across, wavy lobes, vivid purplish-red with greenish-yellow spotting and purplish-red ribs. Held in conical trusses of 14. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-25°F (-32°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic to narrowly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, about 3½" long, more or less concave, dull, medium olive green, retained 2 years. Buds are indumented. Upright habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Behring |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 851 |
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 |