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Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron - #3 Pot - Plant Addicts
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Full Shade to Partial Sun (0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 6 - 7 FeetMature Spread 6 - 8 FeetGrowing Zones 5 - 8Use As A Thriller In ContainersRhododendrons are known for providing dependable color while requiring little care, and Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron lives up to this reputation. Dark purple flowers have lavender throats and ad…
Full Shade to Partial Sun (0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 6 - 7 FeetMature Spread 6 - 8 FeetGrowing Zones 5 - 8Use As A Thriller In ContainersRhododendrons are known for providing dependable color while requiring little care, and Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron lives up to this reputation. Dark purple flowers have lavender throats and add drama to a landscape. This plant blooms during late May and sets buds for the next year during the fall. The leathery foliage is dark green and complements the intensity of the flowers.The size of Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron makes it a natural choice for a border or hedge. Create a privacy screen on a property line or near a patio, or feature it in a bed or mass planting. Rhododendrons keep their foliage year-round, so the plant continues to provide greenery and texture throughout the winter. This shrub is reliably hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8.Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron CarePlant the Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron in partial sun to full shade. An area that receives 4 to 6 hours of sunlight is preferred. This plant likes moist but not soggy soil, so make sure the soil drains. Established plants do not need water often but water during a dry spell to support continued growth. Apply a slow-release, acidic fertilizer in the spring.Deadheading isnt needed, and this Rhododendron naturally maintains a nice, rounded shape, so pruning is unnecessary. Shape the plant as required after the flowers fade but before the plant sets new buds in the fall.Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron SpacingThis large, upright perennial will reach 6 to 7 feet tall and 7 to 8 feet wide. The Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron makes an excellent hedge or privacy screen, and shrubs can be spaced about 6 feet apart to create a dense or continuous planting. Lees Dark Purple Rhododendron InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8Plant Type: BushesLight Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Sun (0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 6 - 7 FeetMature Spread: 6 - 8 FeetSpacing: 7 - 8 FeetHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): PurpleFlower Description: Bloom Period: Late MayFoliage Type: EvergreenFoliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Deep GreenSeasonal Interest: Spring FloweringWatering: LowResists: Disease, Pests & InsectsTolerates: DroughtAttracts: Bees, ButterfliesContainer Role: ThrillerUses: Borders, Containers, Specimen or Focal PointFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Deadheading Not Necessary, Low MaintenanceBrand: Common Name: Lees Dark Purple RhododendronOther Name(s): Scientific Name: Rhododendron cat. 'Lee's Dark Purple' | Shrubs > Evergreen Shrubs > Flowering Evergreens Plant Addicts 1000166-pc
Description
Full Shade to Partial Sun (0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 6 - 7 FeetMature Spread 6 - 8 FeetGrowing Zones 5 - 8Use As A Thriller In ContainersRhododendrons are known for providing dependable color while requiring little care, and Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron lives up to this reputation. Dark purple flowers have lavender throats and add drama to a landscape. This plant blooms during late May and sets buds for the next year during the fall. The leathery foliage is dark green and complements the intensity of the flowers.The size of Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron makes it a natural choice for a border or hedge. Create a privacy screen on a property line or near a patio, or feature it in a bed or mass planting. Rhododendrons keep their foliage year-round, so the plant continues to provide greenery and texture throughout the winter. This shrub is reliably hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8.Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron CarePlant the Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron in partial sun to full shade. An area that receives 4 to 6 hours of sunlight is preferred. This plant likes moist but not soggy soil, so make sure the soil drains. Established plants do not need water often but water during a dry spell to support continued growth. Apply a slow-release, acidic fertilizer in the spring.Deadheading isnt needed, and this Rhododendron naturally maintains a nice, rounded shape, so pruning is unnecessary. Shape the plant as required after the flowers fade but before the plant sets new buds in the fall.Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron SpacingThis large, upright perennial will reach 6 to 7 feet tall and 7 to 8 feet wide. The Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron makes an excellent hedge or privacy screen, and shrubs can be spaced about 6 feet apart to create a dense or continuous planting. Lees Dark Purple Rhododendron InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8Plant Type: BushesLight Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Sun (0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 6 - 7 FeetMature Spread: 6 - 8 FeetSpacing: 7 - 8 FeetHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): PurpleFlower Description: Bloom Period: Late MayFoliage Type: EvergreenFoliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Deep GreenSeasonal Interest: Spring FloweringWatering: LowResists: Disease, Pests & InsectsTolerates: DroughtAttracts: Bees, ButterfliesContainer Role: ThrillerUses: Borders, Containers, Specimen or Focal PointFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Deadheading Not Necessary, Low MaintenanceBrand: Common Name: Lees Dark Purple RhododendronOther Name(s): Scientific Name: Rhododendron cat. 'Lee's Dark Purple' | Shrubs > Evergreen Shrubs > Flowering Evergreens Plant Addicts 1000166-pc
Specifications
| Plant Type | Attracts Pollinators, Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance |
| Spread | 7 - 8 Feet |
| Height | 6 - 7 Feet |
| Water Requirements | Low |
| Tolerates | Drought |
| Light Exposure | Full Shade To Partial Sun (0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Foliage Type | Evergreen |
| Common Name | Lees Dark Purple Rhododendron |
| Habit | Upright |
| Container Role | Thriller |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Specimen Or Focal Point |
| Scientific Name | Rhododendron Cat. 'Lee's Dark Purple' |
| Foliage Color(s) | Green |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Resists | Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Usda Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| Bloom Period | Late May |
| Foliage Description | Deep Green |
| Flower Color(s) | Purple |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring Flowering |