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Description of Rhododendron 'Crimson Pippin' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
degronianum ssp yakushimanum x sanguineum ssp sanguineum var haemaleum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower of heavy substance, waxy-looking, 2" across, currant red. Held in trusses of 10-11 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 3" long, moderate orange-yellow indumentum. Likes afternoon filtered shade to protect from sunburn in summer. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Larson |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 83 |
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 |
