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More Information: Rhododendron 'Daphnoides'


R. 'Daphnoides' 
  Photo: Pat Breen

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower two-lipped, light purple, with light brown dorsal markings. Small, round trusses have about 20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate with margins curved under, up to 3" long, glossy, dark green. A densely foliaged, tight growing shrub. This plant likes good drainage and summer sun protection.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  unknown

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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