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More Information: Rhododendron 'Plum High'


R. 'Plum High' 
  Photo: Jim Barlup

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2¾" across, purple at edges shading to very pale purple in throat with red spotted blotch , outside with purplish-red veins along mid ribs. Ball-shaped trusses of 18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, flat, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 5" long, dull, olive green, retained 2 years. Dense grower.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (Fancy x degronianum ssp yakushimanum) x Frank Galsworthy

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

Registration Reference:  ARS 992

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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