Buy Rhododendron 'Mrs. Murple's Purple'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

6a-8b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

12-15 inch | $60.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron 'Mrs. Murple's Purple' plant details

Rhododendron 'Mrs. Murple's Purple' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple and red 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 'Mrs. Murple's Purple'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Mrs. Murple's Purple'

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

Large, ruffled, 5-lobed, star-shaped flowers form a large round truss. In addition each flower has a significant gold blotch and very attractive white anthers. An incredible combination.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Reddish-purple with a gold blotch.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Large, 5 lobed, ruffled, star-shaped flowers comprise a large ball truss that complements the attractive foliage and good growth habit. Each flower is a medium purple with a hint of red and fades to a white center with a gold blotch on the upper lobe. The reverse of each flower has more of a reddish tint which helps to create a lovely contrast with the white anthers. ('Purple Splendour' x 'Whitney's Purple')