Rhododendron 'Daphnoides'

 
Photo: Pat Breen

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower two-lipped, light purple, with light brown dorsal markings. Small, round trusses have about 20 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves obovate with margins curved under, up to 3" long, glossy, dark green. A densely foliaged, tight growing shrub. This plant likes good drainage and summer sun protection. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 unknown x unknown  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 unknown 

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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