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More Information: Rhododendron 'Autumn Amethyst'


R. 'Autumn Amethyst' 
  Photo: Encore Azalea Nursery

Predominant Flower Color:  Lavender

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy-edged, about 2" across, strong purplish red, spotted strong red. Domed truss has 1-4 buds with 3-4 flowers per bud.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Both Early and Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, about 2" long, moderate olive green. Intermediate plant habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Karens x oldhamii 'Fourth of July'

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lee

Registration Reference:  ARS 981

Glossary of plant description terminology.
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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