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Description of Rhododendron 'Virginia Delp' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Kristin x Calsap |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-campanulate, 3¾" across, wavy lobes, light purple edges shading to very light purple in center with large moderate yellow blotch on dorsal lobe. Conical truss holds 15 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: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4⅜" long, retained 2 years. Upright, spreading habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Smith, A. |
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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 |
