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More Information: Rhododendron 'Bob's Blue'


R. 'Bob's Blue' 
  Photo: Garth Wedemire

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, about ¾" across, light violet. Held in trusses of 3-5 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves small, leathery, dark bronze green in summer turning to maroon in winter. Upright growth habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Ilam Violet x Blue Diamond

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Rhodes

Registration Reference:  RHS 79

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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