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Description of Rhododendron 'Little Gem' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Carmen x elliottii, K.W. 7725 |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-campanulate, 2" across, moderate to deep red, unmarked. Held in flat to lax trusses of 7-8. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves oblanceolate to narrowly obovate, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 2½" to 3" long, glossy, yellow-green with light grayish-brown indumentum, retained 3 years. Plant grows wider than tall. |
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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 |