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Description of Rhododendron 'Midnight' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Cup Day x Purple Splendour |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower broadly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, strong reddish-purple with large dark red blotch. Trusses have about 16 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves lanceolate, 6" long, glossy green. Open growth habit and vigorous. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Van de Ven |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 78 |
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 |
