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Rhododendron Edith Bosley

Edith Bosley Rhododendron

Deep purple with large trusses. (Elepidote)

  • »  Clusters of deep purple (one of the darkest purple), trumpet-shaped flowers
  • »  Glossy, leathery, green leaves show some fall colour
  • »  Upright, rounded habit
  • »  Group: Elepidote
  • »  Bloom Time: Midseason

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Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Attributes
Evergreen
Fall Color
Flowering Time
Spring
Habit
Rounded
Upright
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Foundation planting
Rock garden
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley'

'Edith Bosley' was hybridized in 1935 by P. Bosley, Bosley Nursery Co., Mentor, Ohio.

Seed Parent and Pollen Parent: Dexter Bosley #1035 x Lee's Dark Purple 

Predominant Flower Colour: Purple

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 'Edith Bosley'

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.