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Description of Rhododendron 'Ptarmigan' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
orthocladum var microleucum x leucaspis |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 1" across, pure white. Held in terminal clusters each 2 or 3 flowered. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
1 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves oblong, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, up to 1" long, dark green. Compact, spreading habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Cox |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 66 |
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 |
