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Description of Rhododendron 'Hello Dolly' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Fabia Group x smirnowii |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink, Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 2¾" across, deep pink blending to light yellow in throat, a few light green spots in throat, fading to light yellow with age. Lax truss with 6 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves narrowly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 4" long, medium green with light beige indumentum, leaves retained 2 years. Rounded, well-branching, dense habit. Prefers some afternoon shade. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Lem |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 744 |
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 |
