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Description of Rhododendron 'Dorothy Swift' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
smirnowii x degronianum ssp yakushimanum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, slightly fragrant, 2¼" across, open pale purplish-pink and fade to white. Ball-shaped truss with 12-17 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes slightly |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-20°F (-29°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves obovate, convex, acute apex, cuneate base, 2½" to 4½" long, glossy, dark green above with cream fading to brown indumentum, leaves held 3-4 years. Dense, spreading shrub. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Mehlquist |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 951 |
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 |
