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More Information: Rhododendron 'Harrisville'


R. 'Harrisville' 
  Photo: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2¾" across, reddish-purple shading to light purple with a white dorsal flare and brilliant greenish yellow dorsal spots. Conical truss of 16 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 5" long.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Newport F4 selection

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Delp

Registration Reference:  ARS 931

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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