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Dwarf Purple Rhododendron

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Dwarf evergreen shrub with tight compact form. This tiny plant displays gorgeous clusters of bright purple flowers. Some protection from winter wind is helpful. Use for accents and specimens.

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja


  • Partial Sun

  • Moderate

  • Height
    2 feet or less

  • Spread
    1—2 feet

Availability: Out of stock



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.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Rhododendron impeditum (H-2)
Plant Type Shrubs
Plant Subtype RHODODENDRON
Foliage Color Gray-Green
Light Needs Partial Sun
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 5 - 8
Height 2 feet or less
Spread 1—2 feet
Habit Compact
Special Uses Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Showy Flowers
Landscape Uses Border, Rock Garden
Flower Color Purple
Bloom Time Spring

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