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P.J.M. Elite Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'P.J.M. Elite' (H-1)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #03394
A neat, compact shrub with an attractive rounded shape covered with clusters of vibrant lavender-pink flowers in spring. Prized for winter hardiness, this P.J.M rhododendron has glossy, dark green foliage that takes on red-purple hues in fall and winter. An excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or containers. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
| Care Instructions | 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. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
| History | The PJM group of rhododendrons are the result of a hybridization program that began North America in the 1930's by Massachusetts nurserymen Peter J. Mezitt and son, Edmund Mezitt. These hybrids resulted from crosses between Rhododendron carolinianum and Rhododendron dauricum var. sempervirens, and are noted as having exceptional winter hardiness. The PJM rhododendrons are characteristically vigorous yet compact, and evergreen with small, elliptical leaves that are glossy dark green, turning reddish purple in autumn. |
| Lore | The P.J.M. rhododendron and some cultivar names of this group are derived from the initials of renown hybridizer Peter J. Mezitt. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
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History
| History | The PJM group of rhododendrons are the result of a hybridization program that began North America in the 1930's by Massachusetts nurserymen Peter J. Mezitt and son, Edmund Mezitt. These hybrids resulted from crosses between Rhododendron carolinianum and Rhododendron dauricum var. sempervirens, and are noted as having exceptional winter hardiness. The PJM rhododendrons are characteristically vigorous yet compact, and evergreen with small, elliptical leaves that are glossy dark green, turning reddish purple in autumn. |
|---|---|
| Lore | The P.J.M. rhododendron and some cultivar names of this group are derived from the initials of renown hybridizer Peter J. Mezitt. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.