Rhododendron of the Year Plant Awards: 2004 South East USA Region |
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Elepidote Rhododendron: 'English Roseum' Flower soft rose-lilac, openly funnel-shaped, 1½" across. Held in large dome-shaped trusses. Blooms late midseason. Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, smooth, re-curved, glossy, medium green. Plant has good dense habit but can get very large. Height: 6 ft. in 10 years. Flower bud hardy to -25°F (-32°C). Vigorous grower that is tolerant of extremes in cold, heat and humidity. Hybridized by A. Waterer. |
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Lepidote Rhododendron: no selection |
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Evergreen Azalea: 'Autumn Royalty' Flower strong purplish red with strong purplish red spotting on dorsal lobe and upper wings, 2½" across. Blooms in spring and again from July to frost. Large, dark green foliage. Upright and round habit. Grows to 4 ft. in 10 years. Cold hardy to -10°F (-23°C). An Encore™ azalea. Hybridized by Robert Lee. |
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Deciduous Azalea: 'Colonel Mosby' Flower dark pink with yellow dorsal petal, frilly edges, widely tubular funnel-shaped, 2" across, fragrant. Blooms early midseason. Truss holds 6 to 10 flowers. Mildew-resistant leaves, deciduous. Upright growth habit. Grows to a typical height of 10 ft. in 10 years. Cold hardy to -10°F (-23°C). Tolerates heat and humidity. Name is not registered. Hybridized by Tom Dodd, Sr. and Jr. |
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Photos (top to bottom) by Harold Greer, Robert Lee, Mike Creel. |
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Prior Years Selections for South East USA Region |
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