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Rhododendron Blue Peter
Blue Peter Rhododendron
Frilled, lavender-blue flowers with a dark purple blotch.(Elepidote)
- » Clusters of lavender-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers with a dark purple blotch
- » Glossy, leathery, green leaves show some fall colour
- » Upright, rounded habit
- » Group: Elepidote
- » Bloom Time: Midseason
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- Category:Broadleaf Evergreens
- Hardiness Zone:5
- Height:100-125 cm
- Spread:125-150 cm
- Bloom Color: Lavender
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Rhododendron 'Blue Peter'
'Blue Peter' was hybridized in 1930 by Waterer & Crisp, Bagshot, Surrey, England.
Seed Parent and Pollen Parent: unknown x unknown
Predominant Flower Colour: Lavender
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 Peter'
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.