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More Information: Rhododendron 'Seneca'


R. 'Seneca' 
  Photo: U.S. National Arboretum

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower open-faced, 3" to 3½" across, strong reddish purple with a white base and a blotch made up of clearly defined marks between vivid and strong red. Inflorescence 2-3 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Very erect habit with ascending branches.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Vittatum x Alice

Hybridized or Selected by:  Morrison

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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