About This Product
Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Purple Splendor'
Common Name: Purple Splendor Rhododendron
An evergreen shrub with an open habit. Mid to late spring bloom. Funnel-shaped flowers grow in globe-shaped trusses. Flowers are deep purple with a black blotch. Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Dark green leaves are broadly elliptic and leathery. Tolerates heat. Dependable and widely adapted. Hardy to -5 degrees F. Needs acidic soil, pH 4.5 - 6.0.
USDA Zone: Zones 6 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 4 - 6, 15 - 17
Mature Height: 4 - 5 feet
Mature Width: 4 - 5 feet
Light Needs: Filtered Sun
Water Needs: Regular
