Rhododendron Dandy Man® Purple

Genus:Rhododendron
Species:hybrid
Variety:’LAVJ2011′
ppaf:PP26976
Item Form:1-Quart
Zone:4 – 8
Bloom Start to End:Early Spring – Late Spring
Habit:Mound-shaped
Plant Height:8 ft
Plant Width:8 ft
Additional Characteristics:Butterfly Lovers,Easy Care Plants,Evergreen,Flower
Bloom Color:Purple
Foliage Color:Dark Green
Light Requirements:Full Sun,Part Shade
Moisture Requirements:Moist, well-drained
Resistance:Cold Hardy,Disease Resistant
Soil Tolerance:Normal, loamy
Uses:Beds,Border,Foliage Interest,Hedge,Privacy,Specimen
Restrictions: *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada,Guam,Hawaii,Puerto Rico,Virgin Islands,Idaho

A Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs variety, Rhododendron Dandy Man® Purple is an ornate shrub that is as hardy as it is beautiful. Proven tolerant of climates as far north as upper New England, this hybrid provides Northern gardeners the opportunity to grow rhododendrons.

Featuring huge, tubular, bell-shaped blooms, Purple Dandy Man can handle cold and tolerate extreme heat while maintaining its elaborate, colorful appearance. This spring bloomer produces clusters of distinctively shaped flowers, accented by orange-speckled eyes, that contrast with the rich, green foliage, displaying an enticing combination of colors and forms, attracting bees and butterflies.

Purple Dandy Man has a mounded habit and grows up to 8 feet in height and width. In addition to producing great cut flowers, this rhododendron, which blooms on old wood, is outstanding for mass and specimen planting, containers, landscapes, and borders.

Requiring little maintenance, Purple Dandy Man should be planted in partial shade or full sun. Acidic soil must be moist with mulch provided in the summer to keep roots cool and prevent them from drying out.