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Description of Rhododendron 'America' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Parsons Grandiflorum x dark red hybrid |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, purplish-red with a slight bluish cast, with dark red spotting. Ball-shaped truss hold 10-12 flowers.. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-20°F (-29°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves dull, matte green. Open, sprawling habit. Best with full sun. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Koster & Sons |
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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 |
