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Description of Rhododendron 'Elsie Watson' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Anna x Purple Lace |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 4" across, pale purplish-pink with a dark purple star in the throat, purple red edges, and a radial purple red line on each lobe, outside is purplish-red. Dome-shaped trusses of 22. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic, flat, mucronate apex, cuneate base, 8" long, leathery and dark green, retained 3 years. Spreading habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Fujioka |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 922 |
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 |
