Rhododendron 'Sapphire'

 
Photo: Herb Spady

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, 1⅛" across, light purple shading to light violet on some flowers. Ball-shaped truss holds 4-5 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves ½" to ¾" long, aromatic, glossy, tinged bluish green. Open, spreading habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 2 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Blue Tit x impeditum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Waterer, A. 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 58 

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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