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More Information: Rhododendron 'Midnight'


R. 'Midnight' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, strong reddish purple with large dark red blotch. Truss has about 16 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves lanceolate, 6" long, glossy green. Open, vigorous growing plant habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Cup Day x Purple Splendour

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Van de Ven

Registration Reference:  RHS 78

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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