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Description of Rhododendron 'Looking Glass' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
degronianum ssp yakushimanum x China |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 2¾" across, strong purplish-red center and margins with mottled deep purplish-pink in-between, vivid red spotting in throat,. Ages to light pink. Flattened dome-shaped truss with 16 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, convex, dull, moderate olive-green, light felt-like indumentum that is yellowish-white. Leaves retained 3 years. Open growth habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Gordner |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 942 |
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 |
