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Description of Rhododendron 'Medusa' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
dichroanthum ssp scyphocalyx x griersonianum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Orange |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-shaped, 1¾" across, strong orange, shading to deep yellowish pink/strong reddish orange on lobes, heavy speckled brown. Lax truss holds 8 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
5°F (-15°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic-oblanceolate, 1¾" to 4⅓" long, matte green with fawn indumentum below. Dense growth habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Aberconway |
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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 |
