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More Information: Rhododendron 'Blue Silver'


R. 'Blue Silver' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 1" - 1⅜" across, purple, unmarked. Loose truss has 5-7 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, acute apex, cuneate base, up to 1½" long, silvery green. Spreading, open plant habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     hippophaeoides selection

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hobbie

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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