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Description of Rhododendron 'Dad's Indian Summer' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Pink Petticoats x Ring of Fire |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3½" across, red fading to deep yellowish pink to deep pink at edges, dorsal lobe pale yellow shading to deep pink, faint streaking on center of each lobe, outside red aging to deep pink. Dome-shaped trusses of up to 30. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves oblong, slightly concave, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, glossy, olive green, retained 2 years. Upright habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Thompson |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 943 |
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 |
