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Description of Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Boursault' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
catawbiense hybrid or selection |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-shaped, lilac purple with a few reddish or pale brown markings. Ball-shaped truss contains about 17 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-20°F (-29°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, mid green. Dense and spreading habit. Tough plant that takes heat and sun. Grows in time to small tree-size. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Boursault |
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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 |
