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Description of Rhododendron 'Crete' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
smirnowii x degronianum ssp yakushimanum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple, White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 2¾" across, light purple quickly fading to white with a few ochre spots. Held in domed 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: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic to narrowly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 4½" long, convex, revolute, heavy tan indumented, held on plant 4 years. New growth with tan tomentum. Plant broader than tall. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Lancaster |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 823 |
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 |
