|
Description of Rhododendron 'Trail Blazer' |
|
|
|
|
|
Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
Mrs Furnivall x Sappho |
|
Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
|
Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, vivid reddish-purple with a deep red blotch. Ball-shaped trusses of 19 flowers. |
|
Fragrant: |
No |
|
Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
|
Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
|
Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
|
Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves lanceolate, acute apex, rounded base, 4½" long, shiny, dark green, retained 3 years. Compact grower, grows 2 times wider than tall. |
|
Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
|
Hybridizer: |
Wright |
|
Registration Reference: |
ARS 792 |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
|
American Rhododendron Society |
