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Rhododendron Blue Baron
Blue Baron Rhododendron
Near-blue flowers with lavender throats. (Lepidote)
- » Clusters of near-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers with lavender throats
- » Glossy, green leaves show some fall colour
- » Upright, rounded habit
- » Group: Lepidote
- » Bloom Time: Early midseason
- Category:Broadleaf Evergreens
- Hardiness Zone:4
- Height:80-100 cm
- Spread:50-60 cm
- Bloom Color: Blue
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Rhododendron 'Blue Baron'
'Blue Baron' was hybridized in 1981 by E. V. Mezitt, Weston Nurseries, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States.
Seed Parent and Pollen Parent: Gletschuernacht x Waltham
Predominant Flower Colour: Near-blue
Elepidote: Without scales, as opposed to lepidote. Large leaf.
Lepidote: Having scales. Tiny scales typically cover the undersides of the leaves. Small leaf.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rhododendron 'Blue Baron'
Rhododendrons require constant moisture (but not standing water), a fertile soil with a low pH and grow best in partial shade. Any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set. Plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying, winter winds and sun in an exposed location.