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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dorothy Amateis'


R. 'Dorothy Amateis' 
  Photo: Chris Anderson

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, rosy purple with deeper purple flare.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, matte, 5" long, olive green, held upright. Open, rounded plant habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  America x Purple Splendour

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Amateis

Registration Reference:  ARS 714

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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