Rhododendron 'Autumn Violet'

 
Photo: Courtesy of Dawes Arboretum

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower saucer-shaped, frilly edges, 1⅓" across, vivid violet, unmarked. Truss hold 1-3 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong, down curved edges, ½" to 1" long, semi-glossy, yellowish-green, retained 1½ years. Dense habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 1 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -20°F  (-29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 impeditum x dauricum hybrid  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mehlquist 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 011 

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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