Rhododendron 'Praecox'

 
Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Lavender 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower broadly funnel-shaped, about 1¾" across, rosy-lilac, darker reverse, unmarked. Held in clusters each composed of 2-3 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves ovate, 1" to 2⅜" long, glossy dark green. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 ciliatum x dauricum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 unknown 

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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