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Description of Rhododendron 'Dexter's Red Velvet' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Pygmalion x haematodes x Wellfleet, combination unknown |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 2¾" across, bright crimson red with dark grayish-purple spotted flare. Ball-shaped truss holds 12-14 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
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 mainly elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, about 4" long, moderate olive green. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Dexter |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 974 |
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 |
