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Description of Rhododendron 'Malta' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Gable's Pioneer x Gable's Pioneer |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 1¾" across, pale purplish-pink, lobes and perimeter irregularly flushed darker, no stamens. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 2-6 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-25°F (-32°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic to narrowly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 2½" long, bronze/mahogany in the winter. Upright grower, round-shaped plant. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Leach |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 813 |
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 |
