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Description of Rhododendron 'Northern Starburst' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
compact form of PJM Group (colchicine treated) |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower broadly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 2½" across, heavily textured, purple, fading inside to light purple center. Dome-shaped trusses hold 4-5 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-25°F (-32°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, slightly down-curved margins, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 2" to 2½" long, dark grayish reddish-brown in late winter, retained 1-2 years. Dense growth habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Briggs Nursery |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 971 |
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 |
