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Description of Rhododendron 'Mrs J.A. Withington III' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Laurie x dauricum white-flowered |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Lavender |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower saucer-shaped, wavy edges, 1¾" - 2" across, double, very light purple at margins, shading paler to very pale purple at center. Held in multi-bud, dome-shaped trusses of 2-4 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-20°F (-29°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, flat, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 1½" - 2½" long, semi-glossy, yellow-green, retained 2 years. Mahogany colored in winter. Compact mounded habit which is fairly dense. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Mezitt |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 981 |
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 |
