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Description of Rhododendron 'Crater Lake' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
augustinii 'Barto Blue' x Bluebird |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower flat saucer-shaped, wavy lobes, 2" across, brilliant violet. No markings. Held in inflorescences with 3 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early 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 elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 1½" to 2" long, yellowish colored, retained for 2 years. Plant has upright habit. New growth bronze yellow. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Hybridizer: |
Phetteplace |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 763 |
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 |
