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More Information: Rhododendron 'Blue Ridge'


R. 'Blue Ridge' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, 1⅞" across, evenly rounded lobes, vivid violet fading pale violet in throat, outside darker, slightly fragrant. Dome-shaped truss has 4-5 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes, slightly

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:   Leaves elliptic, acute with apiculus apex, cuneate base, tips down-turned, 1¼" long, grayish moderate olive green, retained 2 years. Semi-dwarf, rounded plant habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Russautinii x augustinii

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Haag

Registration Reference:  ARS 811

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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