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Description of Rhododendron 'Minnetonka' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
ponticum x unknown |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-shaped, 3" across, light purple with lighter center and vivid yellow-green spots on upper lobe. Dome-shaped trusses of 15 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-25°F (-32°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 3½" long, wavy margins, glossy, medium green, retained 3 years. Dense and spreading shrub. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Motzkau |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 912 |
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 |
