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Description of Rhododendron 'Cornubia' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
arboreum ssp arboreum, red form x Shilsonii Group |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower campanulate, 2½" across, blood red. Held in large conical trusses of about 12. Takes five plus years to bloom. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Very Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
15°F (-9°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic to obovate, about 6" long, dull, dark green, rather sparse down below. Upright, open habit. Plant grows tree-like. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Smith, S. |
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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 |
