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Description of Rhododendron 'Virginia Richards' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
(wardii x F.C. Puddle) x Mrs Betty Robertson |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink, Yellow |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower long lasting, openly funnel-shaped, 4½" across, open rosy-pink aging to apricot and then yellow, pinkish-red spotting. Ball-shaped trusses of 10-12 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, 3" to 4½" long, yellowish-green, retained 3 years. Rounded, well-branched scrub. Susceptible to powdery mildew. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Whitney |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 764 |
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 |
