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Description of Rhododendron 'Gordon Jones' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Sappho x degronianum ssp yakushimanum, Exbury form |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Lavender |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 2½" across, very pale purple aging to white with prominent dark red spotting. Dome-shaped trusses of 16. |
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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 oblong, convex, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 6" long, glossy, dark green, retained 2-3 years. Spreading, dense shrub. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Murcott |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 892 |
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 |
