Rhododendron 'Crater Lake'

 
Photo: Loyd Newcomb

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower flat saucer-shaped, wavy lobes, 2" across, brilliant violet. No markings. Held in trusses with 2-3 buds, with 3 flowers per bud. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 1½" to 2" long, yellowish colored, retained for 2 years. Plant has upright habit. New growth bronze yellow. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 augustinii 'Barto Blue' x Bluebird  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Phetteplace 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 763 

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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