LEES DARK PURPLE CATAWBA RHODODENDRON
RHODODENDRON CAT LEES DARK
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Lee's Dark Purple'
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Genus: RHODODENDRON
Protected Series:
Height: 5-6 Feet Tall
Spread: 6-7 Feet Wide
Color: purple flower
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Zone: 5
#2217
RHODODENDRON CAT LEES DARK
Grower Notes:
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Lee's Dark Purple' is commonly referred to as Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron. This hardy, compact evergreen shrub features wavy-edged, deep green, elliptical leaves with deep purple buds that open to trusses of showy dark purple flowers in late May and early June. It is quite hardy but does benefit from protection from the winter wind.
Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron thrives in partial shade in acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It will not tolerate soggy ground so raised beds are best. It can grow in full sun in cooler, more forgiving climates. Any pruning should be done right after flowering.
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RHODODENDRON VARIETIES:
Evergreen shrub with large, dark green, leathery foliage - elliptical leaves.
Hybrid Rhododendrons
The small-leaved, small-flowered hybrid rhododendrons rarely exceed 3 feet in height. They are used in foundations, rock gardens and placed in front of taller Rhododendrons.
PJM Rhododendrons
Compact, rounded, small-leaved, evergreen shrubs with elliptic, leathery, dark green leaves. Noted for its extreme hardiness.
Yakushima Rhododendrons
Open, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with an upright, spreading habit and narrow, convex leaves.
Available cultivars in this genus:
