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Rhododendron 'Teardrop'
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Common name:
Teardrop rhododendron
Family:
Ericaceae (heath family)
Distribution:
hybrid: Delp hybrid
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Evergreen shrub
Comments:
One of the many hybrids by Weldon Delp of Pennsylvania. This lepidote (leaves with scales) rhododendron grows to about 3-4' tall and equally as wide. The flowers are produced early (April) and are a blend of vivid and light purples. Use as an accent, mass or specimen planting.
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PKW: AS06
(AS06)
• Accession: D1995-0518.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual