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More Information: Rhododendron 'Black Sport'


R. 'Black Sport' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, very dark reddish-purple, deep blackish red blotch on upper lobe. Held in ball-shaped truss. May bloom in fall.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves small, dark green, twisted, retained 2 years. Upright, open plant habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Britannia x Purple Splendour

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Nelson

Registration Reference:  RHS 99

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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