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More Information: Rhododendron 'Violet Mist'


R. 'Violet Mist' 
  Photo: Jim Barlup

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 2.8" across, light purple with yellowish white dorsal lobe, spotted moderate red flare. Ball-shaped truss holds 16 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, upcurved edges, dull, moderate olive green. Dense plant habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     degronianum ssp yakushimanum x (Frank Galsworthy x Purple Splendour)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

Registration Reference:  ARS 062

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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