Rhododendron

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Rhododendron catawbiense Michx. catawba rhododendron · Ornamentals · bred by TYAS VERBRUGGE

also searched as: рхододендрон

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is an evergreen shrub reaching a height of 3–4 meters in the wild. It possesses alternate leathery leaves of elliptical shape and funnel-shaped flowers of mauve-purple, pink, or violet color, gathered in dense inflorescences of 10–20 pieces.

The species is characterized by high winter hardiness (USDA zone 4) and requires acidic, well-drained soils. Flowering occurs in the spring period from April to June. The fruits are dry woody capsules. The plant is highly poisonous.

In horticulture, it is used as an ornamental crop in solitary and group plantings, as well as for creating hedges. Under unfavorable conditions, it can be affected by fungal diseases such as rust, cercosporosis, leaf spot, and gray mold.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Tyas Verbrugge 1 Developed the variety
Applicant: Tyas Verbrugge 1 Submitted the application to the register

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20242107

Application submitted

Application filed 19 September 2024
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