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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dexter's Amethyst'


R. 'Dexter's Amethyst' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Lavender

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edged, 4" across, light purple at margin shading to very pale purple at base, with a tan to yellowish-green flare. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute at tip, moderate olive green, 7" long.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dexter

Registration Reference:  ARS 011

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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