Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
Rhododendron impeditum (H-2)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron im-ped-EYE-tum
SKU #00945
| Description | A dwarf flowering evergreen shrub with a tight, compact form and sensational spring flowers. This tiny plant displays gorgeous clusters of bright purple flowers in late spring. Ideal for cooler regions, with some protection from winter winds. Use as a charming accent in a smaller garden or en masse at the edge of a border. |
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| Light | Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late spring |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches only 1 ft. tall, 1 to 2 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Design Ideas | So low growing, this hardly seems like a Rhododendron, but its luscious purple flowers give it away. It's a natural for filling in the edges of shade gardens, and is perfectly scaled for courtyards and city gardens. A very romantic plant for cottage gardens anywhere. Treat it as a woody groundcover in front of taller plantings. Excellent for disguising the exposed legs of larger acid-loving shrubs. A natural for around the edges of water features and water gardens. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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