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More Information: Rhododendron 'Gletschernacht'


R. 'Gletschernacht' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, about 1⅜" across, vivid violet, unmarked. Truss holds 7-8 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, 1½" to 2" long, yellowish-green. Compact, dense shrub.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  russatum x Blue Diamond

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hachmann, Hans

Registration Reference:  RHS 83

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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