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Description of Rhododendron 'Dora Amateis'

R. 'Dora Amateis' 
Photo by: Eleanor Philp

Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: 

minus var minus Carolinianum Group x ciliatum 

Predominate Flower Color: 

White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

Flower broadly funnel-shaped, about 1¾" across, sometimes fragrant, white with faint greenish-yellow spotting on dorsal lobe. Held in lax trusses of 6 - 8 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

Yes sometimes 

Bloom Time: 

Early Midseason 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

-15°F  (-26°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

Leaves 1½" to 2½" long, recurved, dull, dark green. Bronze leaf color if grown in full sun. Prefers some shade for best performance. Grows twice as wide as tall. 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

Hybridizer: 

Amateis 

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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