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More Information: Rhododendron 'Checkmate'


R. 'Checkmate' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 1⅝" across, wavy-edges, strong purple to strong reddish purple. Ball-shaped truss holds15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:   Leaves oblong, flat, acute apex, cuneate base, 2" long , bullate and semi-glossy above, retained 3 years. Free-flowering plant has a dense growth habit

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     PJM Victor sport

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Weston Nurseries

Registration Reference:  ARS 912

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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