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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dexter's Victoria'


R. 'Dexter's Victoria' 
  Photo: Henk Borsje

Predominant Flower Color:  Lavender

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly lobes, 3" across, moderate pinkish-purple with greenish-brown blotch covering base of dorsal lobe and edges of adjacent two lobes. Held in conical-shaped trusses of 12-15.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 4" long, glossy, olive green, retained 2 years. Upright, rounded habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dexter

Registration Reference:  ARS 782

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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