Rhododendron 'Blue Silver'

 
Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, 1" - 1⅜" across, purple, unmarked. Loose truss has 5-7 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong, acute apex, cuneate base, up to 1½" long, silvery green. Spreading, open plant habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 2 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -10°F  (-23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 hippophaeoides selection  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Hobbie 

Registration Reference: 

 not registered 

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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