Rhododendron 'Blue Ridge'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped, 1⅞" across, evenly rounded lobes, vivid violet fading pale violet in throat, outside darker, slightly fragrant. Dome-shaped truss has 4-5 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes, slightly 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute with apiculus apex, cuneate base, tips down-turned, 1¼" long, grayish moderate olive green, retained 2 years. Semi-dwarf, rounded plant habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 2 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -10°F  (-23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Russautinii x augustinii  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Haag 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 811 

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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