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Description of Rhododendron 'Caractacus' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
catawbiense hybrid |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower broadly campanulate, 2¼" across, purplish crimson, with a few green spots. Round truss has 14-17 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
7 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-25°F (-32°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves obovate, up to 5 long, dull, dark green, deeply veined. Tends to yellow in sun. Sprawling growth habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Waterer, A. |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 58 |
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 |
