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More Information: Rhododendron 'Moerheim'


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

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 1⅛" across, vivid violet, pink-striped on outside. Truss has 2-3 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves rounded, 0.4" - 0.6 across, glossy, dark green, turns maroon in winter. Dense habit.

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     impeditum hybrid

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  unknown

Registration Reference:  RHS 65

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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