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Rhododendron x. hybrid 'Purple Gem'

Rhododendron


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Blue-purple blooms
  • Extremely dense and compact form
  • Good evergreen for small spaces
  • Blooms early May
Evergreen
Evergreen
Full Shade
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Spring
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Songbirds
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Acid loving evergreen

Mahogany-bronze foliage in the fall

Great for foundation planting


Height: 2 ft
Spread: 4 ft
Price Level 1: $64.99~#3
Bloom Color: Lavender
Zone: 5-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Evergreen

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Dark Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Winter

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Songbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained