PURPLE GEM CATAWBA RHODODENDRON
RHODODENDRON CAT PURPLE GEM
Rhododendron x 'Purple Gem'
photo courtesy of Bailey Nursery
Genus: RHODODENDRON
Protected Series:
Height: 2-3 Feet Tall
Spread: 3 Feet Wide
Color: purple flower
Part Sun Shade Plants
Part Sun Shade Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs
Zone: 5
#2196
RHODODENDRON CAT PURPLE GEM
Grower Notes:
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Purple Gem' is commonly referred to as Purple Gem Rhododendron. It is a cross between Rhododendron fastigiatum and Rhododendron minus. It is a dense, dwarf evergreen shrub that has a small stature, making it easier to integrate into smaller garden spaces. It grows to only 3 feet tall and wide and features massive clusters of purplish-blue flowers in early May that completely cover the plant. Small, green, azalea-like leaves turn a bronzy-red in winter.
Purple Gem is low maintenance and thrives in partial sun in rich, fertile, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It is ideal for rock gardens and foundation plantings due to its low, compact growth.
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RHODODENDRON VARIETIES:
Evergreen shrub with large, dark green, leathery foliage - elliptical leaves.
Hybrid Rhododendrons
The small-leaved, small-flowered hybrid rhododendrons rarely exceed 3 feet in height. They are used in foundations, rock gardens and placed in front of taller Rhododendrons.
PJM Rhododendrons
Compact, rounded, small-leaved, evergreen shrubs with elliptic, leathery, dark green leaves. Noted for its extreme hardiness.
Yakushima Rhododendrons
Open, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright, spreading habit and narrow, convex leaves.
Available cultivars in this genus:
