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More Information: Rhododendron 'Chapeau'


R. 'Chapeau' 
  Photo: Paul Wurz

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, purple with large deep purple dorsal blotch. Color may vary.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves dull, mid size, green. Upright, spreading, moderately branched growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Disney or Broxson

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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