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Description of Rhododendron 'Bellefontaine' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
fortunei x smirnowii |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3 ½" across, fragrant, deep purplish-pink with olive-brown flecks on dorsal lobe. Dome-shaped truss with 10 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes |
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Bloom Time: |
Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 7" long, glossy, dark green, slight white indumentum, leaves retained 2 years. Upright habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Pike |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 781 |
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 |
