Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
Rhododendron impeditum (H-2)
SKU
0945
Dwarf cushion-like shrub with tight compact form. This tiny plant displays gorgeous clusters of bright purple flowers. Some protection from winter wind is helpful. Use for accents and groundcover. Partial sun. Slow-growing to 1 ft. tall.
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5 - 8 Change
Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-doh-DEN-dron im-ped-EYE-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches only 1 ft. tall, 1 to 2 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Showy spring flowers |
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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