Rhododendron ponticum
Rhododendron purple
Flower Color
Description
A densely branched evergreen shrub with tough, leathery, dark green, oval leaves. Produces terminal trusses of 10 to 15 purple, funnel-shaped flowers in spring. Often used as a rootstock, surviving when the grafted variety has died
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
Acid
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceHedging and screensBanks and slopes
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 50cm1821N | H: 50cm | €29.17 |
| H: 60cm1821L | H: 60cm | €12.68 |
| H: 60cm1821V | H: 60cm | €11.09 |
| H: 60cm1821S | H: 60cm | €9.94 |
| H: 25cm1821J | H: 25cm | €8.44 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.