| Description | A small compact Rhododendron with clusters of purple flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (roh-do-DEN-dron) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Broadleaf evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Sunlight | morning sun at most, afternoon shade, part sun |
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil & Site | well drained, acidic ph, humusy |
| Flowers | clusters of purple florets, about 1 inch |
| Leaves | small, bluish, aromatic |
| Dimensions | 2 by 2-3 feet (HS) |
| Maintenance | I like to dig a large hole, not to deep and mix the soil with 50% peat moss, compost or other organic material. Plant in a slight mound for good drainage. Add a cup or two of Ammonia sulfate (or any other acid producing fertilizer) and some regular fertilizer. Water in good and keep moist. Mulch will help to slow down the loss of water. I like to add acid fertilizer in the fall and spring. Also you can use a liquid acid fertilizer such as Mir-acid. Any pruning should be done right after flowering. |
| Cultivar Origin | Guy Nearing |
| Misc Facts | Genus name comes from the Greek words rhodo meaning rose and dendron meaning tree. Transferred from the Greek name for Nerium oleander. |
| Notes & Reference | American Rhododendron Society web site |
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