About This Product
Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'
Common Name: Purple Gem Rhododendron
An evergreen shrub with a dense, compact habit. Early to mid spring bloom. Funnel-shaped flowers grow in globe-shaped trusses. Flowers are light violet-blue. Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Small, dark green leaves are elliptic and leathery. Foliage emerges blue-green and takes on bronze-rust tones in winter. Ironclad hybrid withstands cold. Hardy to -20 degrees F. Needs acidic soil, pH 4.5 - 6.0.
USDA Zone: Zones 5 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 4 - 6, 15 - 17
Mature Height: 2 - 3 feet
Mature Width: 2 - 3 feet
Light Needs: Filtered Sun
Water Needs: Regular
