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More Information: Rhododendron 'Effner'


R. 'Effner' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhodo

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2⅓" across, wavy edges dark purple, with green markings on a paler background on dorsal lobe. Truss holds 13-18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, glossy, dark green. Broad, dense plant habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Alfred x Everestianum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Seidel

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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