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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

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Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Compact
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Rock garden
• Specimen
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.