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More Information: Rhododendron 'Black Hat'


R. 'Black Hat' 
  Photo: ProvenWinners.com

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower moderate pale pink to vivid reddish purple, with a strong purplish red and strong purplish pink blotch, tubular, trumpet-like shape, edges slightly ruffled, 2" across, slight fragrance. Inflorescences at terminal shoots hold 3 - 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes, slightly

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, occasionally broadly acuminate, cuneate base, 2½" long, thick, very dark purple-green, almost black in cold weather. Well-branched, rounded plant habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Elite x Bubblegum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Ranney

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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