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Rhododendron 'Lee's Dark Purple'-Evergreen Shrub-Vibrant Purple Blooms 5 Gallon

Rhododendron 'Lee's Dark Purple'-Evergreen Shrub-Vibrant Purple Blooms 5 Gallon

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Rhododendron 'Lee's Dark Purple'

Rhododendron 'Lee's Dark Purple'

Description

Rhododendron 'Lee's Dark Purple' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant, deep purple blooms that appear in late spring. This cultivar is prized for its showy flowers and attractive foliage, making it a favorite among gardeners looking to add a splash of color to their landscapes.

Suggested Uses

This Rhododendron is ideal for use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as part of a woodland garden. Its striking blooms make it a perfect choice for adding visual interest to shaded areas.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Lee's Dark Purple'
  • Common Name Common Name: Lee's Dark Purple' Rhododendron
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 4-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Camellias, Ferns

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, acidic soil with good organic matter
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers high humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid planting in areas with poor drainage
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