Rhododendron 'Elsie Lee'

 
Photo: Henk Borsje

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 Desiree X Rosebud 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Lavender 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped, 2¼" - 2½" across, semi-double, light reddish purple. Inflorescence 2 to 3 flowered. 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves broadly elliptic, acute apex, rounded base, 1½" long, glossy, moderate yellow-green, held for 2 years. Mature leaves yellowish-brown. Upright, broad habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Evergreen  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Shammarello 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 754 

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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