Description
Purple (Purpureum) Elegans Rhododendron is a captivating shrub that boasts large, purple trumpet-shaped blooms with burgundy blotches in mid-spring. These lightly-scented flowers create a stunning contrast against dark green evergreen foliage, making it an ideal accent or border plant for your landscape. Its glossy, narrow leaves remain dark green through winter, ensuring year-round interest.
This multi-stemmed evergreen shrub grows with an upright spreading habit, reaching a mature height of 8 feet and width of 7 feet. It thrives in well-drained, acidic, and organic soil, so be sure to incorporate plenty of peat moss when planting. Purple (Purpureum) Elegans Rhododendron prefers full sun to part shade and requires regular watering to maintain moisture during the growing season. Perfect for zones 4 to 7, this low-maintenance shrub adds beauty and structure to your garden.
Each plant comes in a #6 (6 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Rhododendron catawbiense 'Purpureum Elegans'
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around twice a week during the growing season
Soil: acidic, rich, well draining soil
Zone: 4 – 7
Plant Shape: rounded
Plant Type: multi-stemmed evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (8') , width (7')
Blooming Season: flowers mid spring
Growth Rate: slow
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