Rhododendron 'Dexter's Amethyst'

 
Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Lavender 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edged, 4" across, light purple at margin shading to very pale purple at base, with a tan to yellowish-green flare. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 12 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, broadly acute at tip, moderate olive green, 7" long. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -10°F  (-23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 unknown x unknown  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Dexter 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 011 

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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