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Description of Rhododendron 'Way Ahead' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Cary Ann x Mars? |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-shaped, 2½" across, china rose at edges shading to a white center. Held in conical trusses of 14 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves lanceolate, acute apex, rounded base, deep green, 4½" long, retained 3 years. Compact and dense, rounded habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Wright |
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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 |