Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley'

 
Photo: Mark Davis

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, deep reddish-purple at margins shading through purple to reddish-purple in center, with dark red spotting. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, flat, acute apex, cuneate base, 3" to 3¾" long, glabrous, olive green, retained 3 years. Spreading, open habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Dexter Bosley #1035 x Lee's Dark Purple  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Bosley 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 942 

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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