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Description of Rhododendron 'Overture' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Vulcan x pseudochrysanthum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2¾" across, purplish-pink of various shades on inside and considerably darker pink on reverse. 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: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves of heavy substance, narrowly elliptic, flat, acute at tip, 5½" long, shiny, dark yellowish-green above, patchy hairs on the mid rib blow. Leaves retained 3 years. Compact, dense growth habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Nicolella |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 922 |
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 |
