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More Information: Rhododendron 'Royal Purple'


R. 'Royal Purple' 
  Photo: Harry Wright

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower small, deep purple with a yellowish blotch. Ball-shaped truss has about 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves glossy, deep green, margins recurved.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  unknown

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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