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Description of Rhododendron 'Coral Velvet' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
degronianum ssp yakushimanum hybrid |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-campanulate, wavy lobes, 1¾" across, open yellowish-pink fading lighter with age and a few deeper pink spots. Held in flat-shaped trusses of 5 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves lanceolate to narrowly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 2½" long, convex, glossy, deep green with heavy tan indumentum. Buds and new growth have white tomentose. Leaves retained 2 yrs. Upright, rounded habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Japan seedling |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 793 |
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 |
