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Description of Rhododendron 'Dorothy Russell' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Pygmalion x haematodes x Wellfleet, exact combination unknown |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3½" across, deep purplish-pink with dark red spots. Ball-shaped trusses of 21 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, flat, acute apex, rounded base, 4" to 7" long, olive green above, yellow-green below, retained 2 years. Upright spreading shrub. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Dexter |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 943 |
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 |
