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Description of Rhododendron 'Arctic Glow' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
minus var minus Carolinianum Group, white form x dauricum 'Arctic Pearl' |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 1½" across, light purple fading to white in center, with faint light purple spots on dorsal lobe. Held in 2-3 buds per terminal with 3 flowers per bud. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 2¾" long, scaly above and below, leaves retained 1½ years. Dense growth habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Lewis |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 892 |
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 |
