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More Information: Rhododendron 'Harris Purple'


R. 'Harris Purple' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, hose-in-hose, 3½" across, purple.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves matte green. Grows as wide as tall.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Martha Hitchcock x Wakaebisu

Hybridized or Selected by:  Harris

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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