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Description of Rhododendron 'Marchoiness of Lansdowne' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
maximum x unknown |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2½" across, lilac-rose with a distinctive black blotch. Held in dome-shaped truss of 14-17 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic to oblong-obovate, up to 3" long, glossy, dark green. Vigorous plant. Needs to be pruned to shape. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Waterer, A. |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 58 |
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 |
