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Description of Rhododendron 'Queen of Bhutan' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
arboreum ssp cinnamomeum selection |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-campanulate, wavy edges, 2" across, deep purplish-pink with purplish-red spots. Held in dome-shaped trusses of 12-15. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Very Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
1 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
10°F (-12°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, flat, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 3" to 5" long, semi-glossy, dark green with grayish-brown indumentum, leaves retained 3 years. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Goheen |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 994 |
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 |