Buy Purple Splendor Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Purple Splendor'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Purple Splendor'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5b-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Purple Splendor Azalea plant details

Purple Splendor Azalea is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring magenta and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Purple Splendor Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, hedge, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Purple Splendor Azalea

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Combining exceptional cold hardiness and showy blooms, ‘Purple Splendor’ has bright purple-magenta flowers from mid- to late spring on low spreading plants.

By: Maples N More Nursery

2 inch, hose-in-hose, orchid-purple flowers with dark spotting in the throat open in May. This cultivar has been in production for many, many years and still is often requested.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Broadleaf, evergreen shrub with small dark green leaves throughout the year. Small flowers are a pretty purple, hose in hose (double) and show up around March to April. While very toxic to livestock, they seem to not be a problem for dogs & cats. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

Much requested ...and here's why: fringed, hose-in-hose orchid-purple flowers with darker spotting in the throats smother the plant in May. It is spreading in habit. Quite splendid!