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More Information: Rhododendron 'Roslyn'


R. 'Roslyn' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2¼" across, light purple shading to a lighter center, with deep greenish yellow dorsal spotting. Ball-shaped truss has 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, 5" long, moderate olive green, retained 2 years. Rounded habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Purpureum Elegans x Everestianum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Vossberg

Registration Reference:  ARS 734

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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