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More Information: Rhododendron 'Nightingale'


R. 'Nightingale' 
  Photo: Bill Stipe

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 3½" across, very light purple, shaded strong purple, with a dark red blotch. Truss has about 8 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, 4¾" long, olive green. Dense plant habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Reuthe

Registration Reference:  RHS 85

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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