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Description of Rhododendron 'Morgenrot' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
degronianum ssp yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' x Spitfire |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, 1¾" to 2⅜" across, strong purplish-red shading to pale purplish-pink in throat with a dark red blotch on the dorsal lobe. Held in conical trusses of 16-18 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
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: |
Foliage is elliptic, dark green with light indumentum on the underside. Plant habit is round and compact. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Hachmann, Hans |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 83 |
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 |
