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More Information: Rhododendron 'Black Eye'


R. 'Black Eye' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, reddish purple, deep black eye in upper lobe. Truss has 8-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves large, glossy, concave, mid green

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Anah Kruschke x Purple Splendour

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  R

Hybridized or Selected by:  unknown

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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