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Description of Rhododendron 'Big Deal' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Nor'easter x pale yellow catawbiense hybrid |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3" across, pale yellow with dark greenish-yellow blotch. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 18-20. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason to Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, concave, acute apex, cuneate base, 3½" to 4" long. Spreading, dense-branching habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Mezitt |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 881 |
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 |
