Rhododendron 'Black Sport'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, very dark reddish-purple, deep blackish red blotch on upper lobe. Held in ball-shaped truss. May bloom in fall. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason to Late 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves small, dark green, twisted, retained 2 years. Upright, open plant habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Britannia x Purple Splendour  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Nelson 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 99 

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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