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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dark Sister'


R. 'Dark Sister' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 3⅛" across, wavy-edged, vivid purple, prominent, dark red, densely speckled blotch extending from the base to more than half way up the dorsal lobe. Ball-shaped truss has 15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 4" long, upcurved margins, semi-glossy, moderate olive green. Intermediate plant habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Purple Splendour x Whitney Purple

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Sanders

Registration Reference:  ARS 031

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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