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Description of Rhododendron 'Bluenose' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
unnamed augustinii hybrid x dauricum Sempervirens Group |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2" across, light violet, fading to very pale purple, held in lax trusses of 3-5. |
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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 narrowly elliptic, convex, 2½" long, olive green above, retained 1 to 1½ years. Upright, open habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Brueckner |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 922 |
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 |
