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More Information: Rhododendron 'Saint Merryn'


R. 'Saint Merryn' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 1" across, strong violet. Truss has 2 to 4 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves lanceolate, apiculate and obtuse apex, about ½" long, glossy, dark green. Dense, mounding habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Saint Tudy x impeditum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Harrison

Registration Reference:  RHS 71

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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