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More Information: Rhododendron 'Blurettia'


R. 'Blurettia' 
  Photo: Diane Weissman

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower 2 - 2⅛" across, wavy-edged, deep purplish-pink on margin, shading inwards to very pale purple, unmarked or slight strong purplish-red markings. Ball-shaped truss holds 11-14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate, 3½" - 5" long, light green, slight indumentum. Compact habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Blue Peter x degronianum ssp yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

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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