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Description of Rhododendron 'Avalanche' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Loderi Group x calophytum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, to 4" across, wavy edges, fragrant, white with a small, magenta-rose blotch and 3 lines of color inside at base. Held in trusses of 12-14 flowers. Takes 4 to 7 years to flower. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes |
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Bloom Time: |
Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic-oblong, up to 9" long, deep green, retained 1 year. Can grow to tree size. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
de Rothschild |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 58 |
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 |
