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More Information: Rhododendron 'Midnight Mystique'


R. 'Midnight Mystique' 
  Photo: Frank Fujioka

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, very pale purple with wide margin of dark purplish-red and with yellow bronze spots. Dome-shaped truss holds 30 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, flat, acute apex, rounded base, bullate, 6" long, retained 2 years. Upright habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Midnight x One Thousand Butterflies

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Fujioka

Registration Reference:  ARS 961

Glossary of plant description terminology.
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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