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Description of Rhododendron 'David Gable' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Atrosanguineum x fortunei ssp fortunei |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower 3½" across, deep purplish-pink with an deep red blotch in throat. Held in dome-shaped truss of about 8 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason to Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 7" long, medium green. Give full sun for greater compactness. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Gable |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 604 |
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 |
