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Description of Rhododendron 'Sappho' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
unknown x unknown |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flowers broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 2¾" to 3⅓" across, white with a prominent purple-black blotch. Held in conical-shaped trusses of about 15 flowers. |
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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: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves 5" long, dull, mid green. Upright habit, can become open and leggy. Can grow to tree-size. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Waterer, A. |
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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 |
