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Description of Rhododendron 'Grumpy' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
degronianum ssp yakushimanum x unnamed hybrid |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-shaped, 2" across, cream tinged pale purplish-pink at edges and with light orange-yellow spotting. Ages to cream color. Lax trusses holds 8-11 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves lanceolate, acute apex, round base, about 3" long, recurved, dull, dark green with orange-brown indumentum. Compact, dense, mounding habit. Very heat and sun tolerant. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Waterer, J. |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 71 |
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 |
