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More Information: Rhododendron 'Amy Cotta'


R. 'Amy Cotta' 
  Photo: Proven Winners LLC

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 1¾" across, wavy-edged lobes, inside very pale purple, shading to white in throat; outside light, very light, and very pale purple. Dome-shaped truss holds 12-15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, sometimes obovate, cuneate to somewhat rounded base, obtuse or slightly retuse apex, down curved rdges; semi-glossy, darker than moderate olive green. Compact, dense plant habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     PJM sport

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Cotta

Registration Reference:  ARS004

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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