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More Information: Rhododendron 'Gristede'


R. 'Gristede' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, ¾" -1⅓" across, light violet, unmarked. Ball-shaped truss has 2-7 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, glossy, dark green, scented foliage. Ball-shaped, dense growth habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     russatum hybrid

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Bruns

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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