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More Information: Rhododendron 'Purple Splendor'


R. 'Purple Splendor' 
  Photo: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2" across, frilly edges, hose-in-hose, vivid reddish-purple with darker blotch.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Spreading habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   yedoense var. poukhanense x Hexe

Hybridized or Selected by:  Gable

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

Glossary of plant description terminology.
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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