Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Funnel shaped, small, lavender-blue to rich purple, sometimes pinkish. Inflorescence 1-5 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves oblong to ovate, up to ¾" long, upper surface glaucous.

Plant Habit:  Compact, prostrate or mounding shrub

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Lapponica

Geographical Origin:  China (Yunnan)

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.