Purple Gem Rhododendron-2 gal 3/4 minus Gardens/Planters

Gardens/Planters

light poles

Will benefit from some light shearing after the first flush of flowers in early summer

Fruit 1/2" in diameter with an attractive sky blue color

Plum colored foliage with darker purple veins

Purple Gem Rhododendron-2 gal 3/4 minus Gardens/PlantersA dense, slow growing, dwarf shrub with azalea like, evergreen foliage. Highly prized for its unusual purplish blue flowers. Desirable for its small size. Some protection from winter wind is helpful. Like all rhododendrons a well drained, acidic soil is a must. Height: 2 3' Spread: 3' Shape: Compact rounded Exposure: Part Shade Foliage: Blue green Fall Foliage: Evergreen Zone: 4 7