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Description of Rhododendron 'Ruby Bowman' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
fortunei x Lady Bligh |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly campanulate, wavy-edges, up to 4½" across, rose-pink with a blood red throat. Held in dome-shaped truss of 13-15 flowers. |
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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: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic to oblanceolate, acute apex, cuneate to rounded base, 4" to 8" long, slightly glossy, mid green, retained 3 years. Spreading habit. Fertilizer sensitive. Prefers afternoon sun protection. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Bowman |
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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 |
