Rhododendron 'Northern Starburst'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower broadly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 2½" across, heavily textured, purple, fading inside to light purple center. Dome-shaped truss holds 4-5 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early to Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, slightly down-curved margins, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 2" to 2½" long, dark grayish reddish-brown in late winter, retained 1-2 years. Dense growth habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -25°F  (-32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 compact form of PJM Group (colchicine treated)  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Briggs Nursery 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 971 

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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