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Description of Rhododendron 'Golfer' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
degronianum ssp yakushimanum x pseudochrysanthum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-campanulate, wavy lobes, 2" across, pale purplish-pink with slight brown spotting, reverse striped darker. Dome-shaped trusses of 13. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 3" long, margins slightly recurved, glossy, retained 2-3 years. Silver tomentum on new growth. Likes mid-afternoon filtered shade. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Berg |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 814 |
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 |
