Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Boursault'

 
Photo: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, lilac purple with a few reddish or pale brown markings. Ball-shaped truss contains about 17 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, mid green. Dense and spreading habit. Tough plant that takes heat and sun. Grows in time to small tree-size. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -20°F  (-29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 catawbiense hybrid or selection  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Boursault 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 58 

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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