
Purple Gem Rhododendron
Rhododendron x “Purple Gem’
A dense, slow-growing, dwarf shrub with azalea-like, evergreen foliage. Highly prized for its unusual purplish-blue flowers. Desirable for its small size. Some protection from winter wind is helpful. Like all rhododendrons a well-drained, acidic soil is a must.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
SHAPE |
Compact rounded | |
FOLIAGE |
Blue-green | |
FALL FOLIAGE |
Evergreen | |
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
2 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
3 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
3 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
3 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
4, 5, 6, 7 |