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More Information: Rhododendron 'PJM Elite Star'


R. 'PJM Elite Star' 
  Photo: courtesy Sprucedale Garden

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower strong purplish red, openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobed, 2" across. Round-shaped truss holds 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, rounded to broadly acute apex, cuneate base, up to 1¾" " long, flat, dark green, turning bronze mahogany in winter. Upright, dense growth habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -26°F  ( -32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     PJM Elite sport

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Sidhu

Registration Reference:  US plant patent 27780p2

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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