Rhododendron 'Royal Robe'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 Helen Close X Purple Splendour 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower hose-in-hose, heavy ruffles, 2½" - 3½" across, strong reddish purple, Inflorescence 2-4 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 2 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute apex, concave, 2" long, deep green. Compact, round plant habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Evergreen  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Guttormsen 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 664 

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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