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More Information: Rhododendron 'Blaney's Blue'


R. 'Blaney's Blue' 
  Photo: Stuart Imrie

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy-edged lobes, 1½" across, inside light purple, outside strong violet, unmarked. Lax truss holds 3 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, rounded base, 1" long, flat margins, glossy, dark yellowish green, changing to a bronze tone in winter.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     augustinii 'Tower Court' x Blue Diamond

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Blaney

Registration Reference:  ARS 072

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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