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Description of Rhododendron 'Beauty of Littleworth' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
griffithianum x campanulatum? |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-campanulate, about 4" across, white tinged deep purplish pink at edges, heavily spotted deep purplish-red on upper petal, nectarines strong purplish-red. Very slow to bloom as young plant. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, up to 8" long, dull to slightly glossy, minute pale brown hairs below . Vigorous growing plant that can become leggy. Branches often bent and distorted by weight of flower trusses. Prefers morning sun. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Mangles |
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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 |
