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Description of Rhododendron 'Scarlet Romance' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Vulcan x (Sefton x H.W. Sargent) |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, about 3½" across, purplish-red. Held in conical trusses of 18-20 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, flat, acute apex, cuneate base, 4½" to 6" long, glossy, dark green, retained 2-3 yrs. Upright grower. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Mehlquist |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 951 |
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 |
