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Description of Rhododendron 'White Surprise' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
dauricum, white flowered x mucronulatum, white flowered |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 1½" across, greenish-white with strong greenish yellow spotting. Ball-shaped truss holds 3-5 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, convex, 1⅛" to 1½" long, dull, about half turn brilliant yellow in autumn. Upright, open habit. Semi deciduous. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Mehlquist |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 892 |
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 |
