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Description of Rhododendron 'Gentle Giant' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Point Defiance x Platinum Pearl |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 5" across, strong purplish-red with grayed purple flare in dorsal throat. Conical-shaped truss holds 16-19 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
5°F (-15°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly obovate/oblanceolate, broadly acute apex, oblique base, flat, 7'' to 8" long, retained 2 years. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Sanders |
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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 |
