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Description of Rhododendron 'Elby' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
(Fabia x bureavii) x (King of Shrubs x smirnowii) |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, deep pink with lower lobes light yellowish-pink, red throat and spots on dorsal lobe, outside red with rays down center of each lobe. Held in flat trusses with 6-9 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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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: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic to narrowly elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, 4½" long, convex, olive green, hairy brownish-orange indumentum. Upright, rounded, well-branched plant. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Lem |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 874 |
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 |
