P.J.M. Compact Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'P.J.M. Compacta' (H-1)
SKU
08187
An exceptional, early blooming compact form with bright lavender-pink blooms. The foliage lends beautiful color to the winter garden as it takes on a burgundy coloring and provides a lovely contrast to the emerging flowers in spring. Among the hardiest of evergreen varieties, ideal for cooler northern climates.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-doh-DEN-dron |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Winter to Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
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 the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 8
Your climate may be too cold for this plant