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Description of Rhododendron 'Unique Marmalade' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Orange Marmalade x Unique |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Orange, Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly, 2½" across, deep pink at outer edge shading to light orange in the center with darker spots. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 12. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4" to 5½" long, flat, glossy, very deep green, retained 3 years. Compact and dense habit. Likes filtered afternoon shade and plenty of morning sun. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Davis |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 912 |
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 |
