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Description of Rhododendron 'Biskra' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
cinnabarinum ssp cinnabarinum Roylei x ambiguum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red, Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Several clones exist. Flower narrowly funnel-shaped, 2" across. One cultivar is reddish-orange shading to light brown, another is deep pink fading to orange. Lax trusses hold about 5 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: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, 2½" long, scaly on bottom. Erect and slender habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
de Rothschild |
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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 |
