Buy Rhododendron 'Grandma's Hat'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-8b

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron 'Grandma's Hat' plant details

Rhododendron 'Grandma's Hat' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring magenta and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Grandma's Hat'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Grandma's Hat'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Buds open with dark purple red along the entire margins of each lobe with light pink down into the throat and a deep purple eye. Dark, forest green foliage completes the show.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Magenta margins with white throat and dark red flare.

By: Thompson's Nursery

This plant is somewhat open, grows more tall than wide, and is nicely covered with attractive foliage. The flowers are unusual and very showy, with greenish white centers rimmed with deep purple red, and displaying a darker red blotch. (parentage unknown)