Rhododendron, Small-Leaf Rhododendron 'Blue Baron'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Blue-Violet
Foliage
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Seed Collecting
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Lititz, Pennsylvania

New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Anacortes, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | December 2014 | positive

The intense blue-violet color is spectacular, and very unusual in such a hardy rhododendron.

Blooms early (April in easte...Read More

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New Kensington, PA (Zone 6b) | January 2014 | positive

Absolutely stunning in Bloom, its as close to true blue as it gets. Not long blooming but when it does (very reliable) it's a show stopp...Read More

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Morgantown, WV | March 2010 | positive

Weston nurseries introduction ['Starry Night' ('Gletschernacht') x 'Waltham']. One of the most blue rhodies. Small leaf varieties are s...Read More

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