Description

Elevate your garden to new heights with the regal beauty of Purple Gem Rhododendron, a stunning evergreen shrub that commands attention with its breathtaking large purple blooms adorned with violet streaks and edging. This majestic accent shrub is a surefire way to make a lasting impact in your landscape.

In mid to late spring, Purple Gem Rhododendron bursts into a spectacle of color, draped in stunning clusters of lightly-scented purple trumpet-shaped flowers with exquisite violet streaks at the ends of the branches. The vibrant blooms emerge against a backdrop of olive green evergreen foliage, creating a captivating contrast that captivates the senses.

As the seasons unfold, Purple Gem Rhododendron continues to enchant with its remarkable foliage transformation. The glossy narrow leaves, initially bluish-green in spring, transition to an outstanding coppery-bronze hue in the fall, persisting throughout the winter months and infusing the landscape with warmth and vibrancy.

To unleash the full potential of Purple Gem Rhododendron, it absolutely must have well-drained, highly acidic, and organic soil. Providing a rich soil mix with ample organic matter ensures optimal growth and bloom performance, allowing this magnificent shrub to thrive in its environment.

Thriving in full sun to partial sun (while avoiding direct afternoon sun), Purple Gem Rhododendron requires regular watering to maintain moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Suitable for zones 4 to 8, this upright, spreading evergreen shrub reaches a mature height and width of 4 feet, making it an ideal choice for accentuating borders, beds, or containers.

Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers pot. They will ship individually, directly from our grower to your home garden.

Plant Specs:

Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'
Light: full sun – partial sun (avoid direct afternoon sun)
Watering: regular watering
Soil: acidic, moist, well draining soil with organic matter
Zone: 4 – 8

Plant Shape: upright, spreading
Plant Type: evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (4') , width (4')
Blooming Season: mid-late spring

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