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Description of Rhododendron 'Virginia Stewart' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Countess of Haddington x nuttallii |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-campanulate, wavy lobes, about 3½" across, very fragrant, white with a quickly fading yellow stain in throat. Held in flat trusses of 3-7 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
25°F (-4°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves mostly elliptic, obtuse (some slightly apiculate), cuneate (rarely rounded), 4" long, glossy, slightly bullate, scaly, retained 2 years. Upright habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Kerrigan |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 752 |
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 |
