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Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron x

Flower Season
  • Spring
Mature Size
8' 8' 2.4m 2.4m
Height: 4' - 8'
Spread: 4' - 8'
Height: 1.2m - 2.4m
Spread: 1.2m - 2.4m
  • Details

    48 - 96 Inches
    48 - 96 Inches
    48 - 96 Inches
    1.2m - 2.4m
    1.2m - 2.4m
    1.2m - 2.4m

    Features

    Now northern gardeners can enjoy rhododendron!

    This hard-working hybrid rhododendron was developed by Joe Parks, who devoted himself to developing rhododendrons that could thrive in the climate of New England. It has proven itself hardy in Maine and New Hampshire. 

     

    Heat Tolerant

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Evergreen
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    48 - 96 Inches 1.2m - 2.4m
    Spacing: 
    48 - 96 Inches 1.2m - 2.4m
    Spread: 
    48 - 96 Inches 1.2m - 2.4m
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    green
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun
    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Blooms On: 
    Old Wood
    Bloom Time: 
    Early Spring
    Bloom Time: 
    Mid Spring
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Spring
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
    Heat Zones: 
    8
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses: 
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Uses Notes: 

    A good choice for foundation plantings, woodland gardens and mixed borders.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Prefers moist, well-drained soils with pH between 5.5-7.5. Apply rhododendron fertilizer in spring. Trim after flowering.

    Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron x 'LAVJ2011' USPP 26,976
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