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More Information: Rhododendron 'Rhein's Luna'


R. 'Rhein's Luna' 
  Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 1¾" across, light purple edges shading lighter in throat. Ball-shaped truss with 4-6 flowers. Flowers don't produce pollen.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, convex, 2¾" to 3⅛" long, semi-glossy, moderate olive green. Open growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     minus var minus Carolinianum Group x Russautinii Group

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Rhein

Registration Reference:  ARS 953

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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