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More Information: Rhododendron 'Russautinii Group'


R. 'Russautinii Group' 
  Photo: Herb Spady

Predominant Flower Color:  Lavender

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, lavender blue. Several clones are available, some have lighter centers and others a dark eye.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, up to 4" long, dark green. Susceptible to spotting. Upright plant habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  russatum x augustinii

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Ramsden

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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