Rhododendron 'April Rhapsody'

 
Photo: Karel Bernady

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, flat-edged lobes, 1⅔" across, vivid purple, no markings. Truss holds 3-9 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 1⅛" long, semi-glossy, moderate to light yellow-green. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -8°F  (-22°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 April Gem x Vibrant Violet  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Anderson 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 063 

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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