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R. (AZALEA) EVERGREEN 'Al's Picotee' |
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Hybridized/Introduced By: George Ring ARS Seed Exchange contribution in early 80’s Parentage: ('Elsie Lee' X kiusianum) Description: A plant with an international circuitus history. George Ring did the breeding in Virginia; Al Smith germinated the seed in Niagra Falls, Canada, and gave Brian Schram (also Canada) a flat of seedlings; Brian named one seedling 'Al’s Picotee'; gave it to Jack Looye, an outstanding Dutch nurseyman in Niagra On The Lake, He sent us cuttings in 1997 and we have grown it commercially since then. The flower is hose-in-hose, large like 'Elsie Lee', with a white throat and a strong lavender-pink edge. The plant forms a compact evergreen dome and is an excellent performer in Canada as well as here in the USA. Very distinctive and attractive. | ||||
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Plant Facts... Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Native To: Northeast US Growing Zones: 5 Sun Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade Hardy To: -15°F Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained Soil Types/Tolerances: Sandy Loam Bloom Color: White Bloom Season: Very Early (late March/early April) Habit: Mound Width: (at 10 years) 2 - 3 ft. Height: (at 10 years) 2 - 3 ft. |