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More Information: Rhododendron 'Blue Success'


R. 'Blue Success' 
  Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 1⅜" across, wavy edges, very light violet inside, unmarked; outside light purple. Ball-shaped truss has 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, decurved margins, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 2¼" long. dull, deep green, with very light brown scales below. Dense plant habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (Epoch x Barto Blue) x augustinii, Kehr's hardy 896

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Kehr

Registration Reference:  ARS 981

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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