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Description of Rhododendron 'Dame Nellie Melba' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Standishii x arboreum ssp arboreum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower broadly funnel-shaped, about 3¼" across, bright pink with brownish-red spotting. Conical-shaped truss of about 12 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves oblong-obovate, up to 6½" long, glossy, dark green. Upright, dense habit. Large trusses may cause branches to bend sideways. Give protection from sun. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Loder |
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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 |
