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More Information: Rhododendron 'Blue River'


R. 'Blue River' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, 4" across, violet. Held in ball-shaped trusses of up to 17 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, 6" long, glossy, dark green. Compact habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Van Nes Sensation x Empereur du Maroc

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lyons

Registration Reference:  ARS 621

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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