Rhododendron 'Ilam Violet'

 
Photo: Garth Wedemire

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, slightly wavy-edges, 1½" across, between strong and brilliant violet, tinged violet at midribs and into throat. Held in compact, ball-shaped trusses of 11 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason to Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves 1½" long, dark green, slightly glossy, reddish when young and bronzy in winter. Needs good drainage. Best growth in some shade. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 5°F  (-15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Electra x russatum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

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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