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Rhododendron concinnum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-20'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Rhododendron concinnum plant details

Rhododendron concinnum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron concinnum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron concinnum

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Elliptic leaves, to 3 ½" long, are dark bluish green, scaly on both sides. Widely funnel-shaped flowers, to 1 ½" long, range in color from white through all shades of purple to a beautiful wine red, occasionally spotted brownish or crimson, appearing in clusters of 3-6. Growth habit is treelike. (RN, rn, Triflora)

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Wine purple flowers.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Has vibrant glowing purple flowers in April-May. The 2" flowers occur on a small truss. The foliage is green with some purple highlighting as they leaf out.