Rhododendron 'Purpureum Elegans' ~ Purpureum Elegans Rhododendron book while alkaline soils produce deep

while alkaline soils produce deep rose flowers

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Sub/Tropical Asia and Northern Australia

Best frond color in part shade and rich

Occasionally reblooms

Rhododendron 'Purpureum Elegans' ~ Purpureum Elegans Rhododendron book while alkaline soils produce deepPurpureum Elegans Rhododendron is a dense, upright mounding evergreen shrub and leathery dark green foliage. Large clusters of lightly fragrant violet flowers with burgundy freckles bloom in mid spring. A very versatile plant that prefers morning or part sun with acidic rich, well drained soils. Type: Shrub Height: 6 8 Spread: 6 8 Spacing: 7 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Spring, Year Round