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Description of Rhododendron 'Azurro' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
(Nova Zembla x Purple Splendour) x Purple Splendour |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-shaped, wavy lobed, 1¾" across, deep to strong purple, tinged deep reddish-purple, with a dark red blotch. Similar to 'Purple Splendour', but with slightly paler blotch. Truss contains 11-14 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late 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, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 4⅓" to 5⅛" long, glossy, medium green. Well-branching plant that is more compact than 'Purple Splendour'. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Hachmann, Hans |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 89 |
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 |
