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Description of Rhododendron 'Erato' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Oratorium x Hachmann's Feuerschein |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, about 2" across, deep red with darker spots. Compact truss hold 14-17 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 3½" to 5" long, dull, medium green. Brownish-red stems. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Hachmann, Hans |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 89 |
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 |
