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Description of Rhododendron 'Diane' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Mrs Lindsay Smith x campylocarpum ssp campylocarpum hybrid |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower broadly campanulate, 3" across, light greenish yellow to pale yellow-green, with red spotting in throat. Ball-shaped truss holds 9-10 flowers. Slow to form flower buds. |
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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: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic to broadly ovate, 3" to 5" long, recurved, bullate, glossy, dark green. Tendency to develop yellow mottling. Prefers some shade for best performance. Compact, upright habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Koster & Sons |
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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 |
