rhododendron 'purple gem' violet

rhododendron 'purple gem' violetlavender purple blooms new foliage appears blue green turning bronze in the winter low, mounding habit bloom time: early mid season zone 4 height 50 60cm spread 80 100cm colour purple rhododendrons require constant moisture (but not standing water), a fertile soil with a low pH and grow best in partial shade any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying, winter winds

damaged or unsightly wood

should be cut down to almost ground level in the spring

AKA silene chalcedonica

they need constant moisture and do not like to dry out

please reach out to coordinate a time

foliage should be cut back to about 10 cm in early spring to allow for new growth

plant the crown 3-5 cm below the soil's surface

more and more red appears as the season progresses

height 30-50cm

remove spent flowers from taller cultivars to keep a uniform appearance

in moist conditions

pieris formosa and pieris floribunda