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Description of Rhododendron 'Dexter's Giant Red' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
unknown x unknown |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, slightly frilly, 4" across, purplish-red with dark red blotch, light red spotting over all. Conical trusses of 12-15. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate at base, 6½" long, glossy olive green, retained 1-2 years. Upright habit. Prefers to be grown in filtered light. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Dexter |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 782 |
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 |
