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More Information: Rhododendron 'Opal'


R. 'Opal' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, double, wavy lobes, 2½" across, fuchsia purple, with heavy magenta rose spotting on all dorsal lobes. Inflorescence 2-4 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 1¼" long, glossy, parsley green. Almost deciduous in winter. Rounded plant habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   unknown seedling x Mrs. L. C. Fischer

Hybridized or Selected by:  Reid

Registration Reference:  ARS 773

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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