Wojnar's Purple Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Wojnar's Purple' (H - 1)
SKU
01989
Compact in habit and exceptional in hardiness, this hybrid selection bears large clusters of showy purple blooms in mid-spring. The wide-flaring, wavy-edged, funnel-shaped blossoms have a red-purple center and black-blotched upper lobe. Rounded form is densely furnished with deep green foliage.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- Deja Vu-Gardens Galore Nursy Of Paradise
1464 Lucy Way Chico CA 96973
| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-doh-DEN-dron |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide in 10 years. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant