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Description of Rhododendron 'Hernando' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
lacteum x (yellow flowered Loderi Group selection x Golden Dream) |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-campanulate, wavy edges, 4" to 4½" across, opening light greenish-yellow with a slight pink tinge, fades rapidly to leave the clear background color. Lax trusses of 16-18 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Very Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, flat, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 5" to 6" long, dull, dark yellowish-green, retained 3 years. Spreading, open habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Goheen |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 944 |
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 |