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More Information: Rhododendron 'April Rhapsody'


R. 'April Rhapsody' 
  Photo: Karel Bernady

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, flat-edged lobes, 1⅔" across, vivid purple, no markings. Truss holds 3-9 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 1⅛" long, semi-glossy, moderate to light yellow-green.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -8°F  ( -22°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  April Gem x Vibrant Violet

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Anderson

Registration Reference:  ARS 063

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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