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More Information: Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley'


R. 'Edith Bosley' 
  Photo: Mark Davis

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, deep reddish-purple at margins shading through purple to reddish-purple in center, with dark red spotting.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, flat, acute apex, cuneate base, 3" to 3¾" long, glabrous, olive green, retained 3 years. Spreading, open habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Dexter Bosley #1035 x Lee's Dark Purple

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Bosley

Registration Reference:  ARS 942

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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