Ilam Violet
by Chris Anderson
Title
Ilam Violet
Artist
Chris Anderson
Medium
Photograph - Digital
Description
Ilam Violet is a small, delicate "blue" rhododendron that is found in Homestead Park here in University Place, Washington. There are many other rhodies of the "blue" variety there and it can be a challenge differentiating between them. Sometimes the difference is in the appearance of their leaves, as in this case.
Description of Rhododendron ''Ilam Violet'
Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: Electra x russatum
Predominate Flower Color: Purple
Flower / Truss Description: Flower openly funnel-shaped, slightly wavy-edges, 1½" across, between strong and brilliant violet, tinged violet at midribs and into throat. Held in compact, ball-shaped trusses of 11 flowers.
Fragrant: No
Bloom Time: Early Midseason to Midseason
Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 4
Cold Hardiness Temperature: 5°F (-15°C)
Foliage Description / Plant Habit: Leaves 1½" long, dark green, slightly glossy, reddish when young and bronzy in winter. Needs good drainage. Best growth in some shade.
Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): E
Hybridizer: Unknown
Registration Reference: ARS 58
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March 30th, 2015
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