P.J.M. Compact Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'P.J.M. Compacta' (H-1)
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Lowe's
4811 North Oak Trafficway Kansas City MO 64118
- Lowe's
8601 N. Broadway Avenue Kansas City MO 64154-2546
- Grass Pad, Inc. - Kansas City
11500 N. Barry Road Kansas City MO 64153
- Lowe's
6920 State Avenue Kansas City KS 66102-3023
| 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. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Bog Rosemary (Andromeda) |
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 USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!