Catawbiense ‘Purpureum Grandiflorum’ Rhododendron *SOLD OUT*
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Rhododendron x catawbiense Purpureum Grandiflorum’
Lavender/blue Rhododendron
Mid season bloomer (May) - Form is dense under ideal conditions, will become more open in dense shade or unfavorable sites. foliage is dark green and leathery. Partial shade to full sun. Moist, cool, acidic, well-drained soil. Avoid dry, hot windswept sites. Removal of spent blossom will encourage new growth and flower bud set.
‘Purpureum Grandiflorum’ is an unregistered heirloom rhododendron developed by H. Waterer before 1850. Cold hardy to minus twenty degrees Fahrenheit. * DEER MAY BROWSE*
| Ornamental Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Category | Shrub |
| foliage Type | Broadleaf evergreen |
| Height | 6' - 10' |
| Spread | 8'+ |
| Shape | Upright, ROUNDED |
| Primary foliage Color | Green, dark, glossy |
| Seasonal foliage Color | |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Berries | |
| Environmental Characteristics | |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Preferences | Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences | Average: ensure planting area provides adequate drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |