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Description of Rhododendron 'Invitation' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Anita Dunstan x Lem's Cameo |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2¾" across, purplish pink with slightly lighter center and greenish-yellow spots on dorsal lobe and two red areas at base extending upwards, reverse pink lines at midribs. Ball-shaped truss holds 20 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 4¼" long, dull, olive green, held for 2 years. Rounded , dense plant. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Barlup |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 961 |
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 |
