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More Information: Rhododendron 'Crater's Edge'


R. 'Crater's Edge' 
  Photo: Todd Boland

Predominant Flower Color:  Lavender

Flower/Truss Description:  Widely funnel shaped, reddish lavender. Inflorescence 1 flowered, often from multiple buds.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Very Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic to lanceolate, up to 3" long, deciduous.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     mucronulatum selection

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Berg

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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