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Description of Rhododendron 'Marissa' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
(Fancy x degronianum ssp yakushimanum) x Coronation Day |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 3⅜" across, opens purplish pink and quickly ages to greenish white, with tinge of light purplish pink on midribs and lobe tips, deep red throat. Dome-shaped truss has 17 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason to Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
5°F (-15°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 5" long, glossy, moderate olive green. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Barlup |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 961 |
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 |
