Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Biloxi Blues'

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Cultivar: Biloxi Blues
Additional cultivar information: (aka Biloxi)

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Lavender

Foliage
Mid Summer

Other details
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Category
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By grafting
By simple layering
By air layering

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow