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Description of Rhododendron 'Countess of Derby' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Pink Pearl x Cynthia |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 3½" to 4⅓" long, rose pink paler in center of lobes, with brownish-red spots. Held in conical trusses of about 17 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves obovate, up to 5" long, dull, dark green. Open, spreading habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
White |
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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 |
