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Description of Rhododendron 'Centennial Celebration' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Purple Lace x degronianum ssp yakushimanum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Lavender |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, fragrant, very light purple with sparse tan spotting on dorsal lobe, reverse deep purplish-pink stripes. Held in trusses 20. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, about 5½" long, dark yellowish-green, retained 2 years. Compact, well-branched plant. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Peste |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 862 |
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 |
