SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rhododendron x 'P.J.M.' (H-1) (hybrid of R. carolinianum and R. dauricum var. sempervirens)
COMMON NAME: P.J.M. Rhododendron
GARDEN SIZE: 3-5 ft. tall, wider than 3-5 ft. wide
GROWTH RATE: slow
USDA ZONE: 4-8
EXPOSURE: Partial sun (2-3 hours of filtered light instead of direct sun, avoid harsh afternoon sun and wind)
WATER & SOIL: Prefers organically rich, well-drained acidic soil. Water deeply on a regular basis during its first planted year. Average water needs after that; will need additional water in times of drought.
HABIT (FORM): Upright
FOLIAGE: Evergreen. Small, dark green leaves turn mahogany-brown in the winter.
FLOWERS: Bright lavender-purple in early spring.
CARE: Fertilize with Holly-tone or a similar fertilizer after blooming.
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