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Rhododendron catawbiense 'Purpureum Elegans'
Purpureum Elegans Rhododendron
- » Showy bloom!
- » Large purple blooms
- » Attracts butterflies
- » Attracts hummingbirds
- » Evergreen
Dense, compact, rounded evergreen with dark green foliage and huge trusses of dark violet flowers in mid-May. Dependable and cold hardy. A great selection for foundation use or grouped for border plantings. Nice foliage, very showy bloom. Shade tolerant.
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Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rhododendron catawbiense 'Purpureum Elegans'
Likes enriched, well-drained soil and mulch. Prune immediately following bloom.