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Description of Rhododendron 'Rocket' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Cunningham's White x red catawbiense seedling |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-shaped, very frilly, 2½" across, vivid reddish-pink blotched scarlet red with prominent protruding stamens. Held in a conical truss. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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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, 4" long, thick, glossy, dark green and heavily veined; coppery bronze when new. Upright habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Shammarello |
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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 |
