Care

Planting & Growing
Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Rhododendron
Flower Color Purple
Bloom Time Blooms in spring, repeating in late summer.
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Rhododendron
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 6
Landscape Uses Accent, Border, Container, Hedge, Massing, Small Spaces, Specimen, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Shade, Partial Shade
Mature Height 3 feet
Mature Width 3 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0