Rhododendron hybrid 'Purple Passion'
Rhododendron
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Large violet-purple flowers
- White accents and maroon spotted throat
- Dense, vigorous, rounded habit
- Flowers mid-late May
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Evergreen
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Mass Planting
Full Shade
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers acidic, humusy, organically rich, cool, consistently moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Tolerates nearly full shade. Avoid planting in hot summer locations and protect from strong winter winds. Mulching is beneficial. Pruning can be done in late winter/early spring or right after flowering in early summer.
Height: 5-6 ft
Spread: 5-6 ft
Price Level 1: $44.99~#2
Bloom Color: Purple, Violet
Zone: 5-8
Price Level 2: $64.99~#3
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Heat Tolerant
- Evergreen
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Cold Tolerant
- Specimen
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Winter
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Rhododendron
Common Name: Rhododendron
Large, upright, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with large, leathery, strap-like green leaves. Star-shaped flowers come in a range of colors such as white, pink purple and red, often with interior spots. Flowers bloom in clusters from mid spring to early summer depending on variety. Oblong seed capsules follow the flowers. Great for shrub borders, shady areas and woodland edges.