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Description of Rhododendron 'Chevalier Felix de Sauvage' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
caucasicum x unnamed hardy hybrid |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-campanulate, frilly edges, 2½" across, deep rose-pink with ray of black markings. Borne ball-shaped trusses of 17-28 flowers. Trusses hold 9 -15 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason to Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, recurved, to 5" long, matte green. Broadly spreading, dense habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Sauvage |
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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 |
