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Description of Rhododendron 'Purple Amethyst' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
[(degronianum ssp yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' x Burgundy) x Purple Splendor] x Smokey |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower saucer-shaped, wavy-edges, 3½" across, inside deep purplish red at edges, paling gradually to very pale purple at center, dorsal lobe slightly spotted with moderate yellow, outside deep purplish red. Ball-shaped truss holds 12 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, decurved edges, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 5½" long, semi-glossy, dark bluish green, retained 3 years. Dense habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Fujioka |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 021 |
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 |
