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Description of Rhododendron 'Whidbey Island' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
niveum x rex |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower ventricose-campanulate, 1½" across, wavy edges, very light purple with narrow edging of vivid violet, dark purple spot at base of throat. Ball-shaped truss has 22-24 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
7 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves oblanceolate, convex, apiculate at apex, cuneate at base, 8" long, dark green with sliver indumentum that ages to light tan. Upright, spreading, open plant habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Meerkerk |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 912 |
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 |
