Rhododendron 'Midnight Ruby'

Clusters of reddish-purple trumpet-shaped flowers with a yellowish eye
Glossy red-purple leaves turn even darker in the winter
Upright, rounded habit
Group: Lepidote
Bloom Time: Midseason

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
80-100 cm

SPREAD:
80-100 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.

Additional Notes about Midnight Ruby Rhododendron:

'Midnight Ruby' was hybridized/introduced by E.V. Mezitt, Weston Nurseries in 1973. Seed Parent and Pollen Parent: 1973 cross #73-108 ('Olga Mezitt' x 'PJM' Group)

Elepidote: Without scales, as opposed to lepidote. Large leaf.

Lepidote: Having scales. Tiny scales typically cover the undersides of the leaves. Small leaf.