Rhododendron 'Ebony Pearl'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Rhododendron 'Ebony Pearl' plant details

Rhododendron 'Ebony Pearl' is a slow-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with purple and red foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 'Ebony Pearl'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen purple and red
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Ebony Pearl'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An incredible foliage plant. Glossy burgundy-red foliage matures to a bronzy green. Mauve pink flowers create a striking contrast against the dark leaves. Recently introduced to the United States.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This hybrid is new in this country and unlike any other rhododendron. Very striking and unusual deep burgundy red new foliage turns to a bronze-green as it matures. Large, light mauve-pink flowers are a perfect contrast to the dark foliage.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Both foliage and blossom compete for best in show on this flashy plant. Broadly shaped soft mauve trusses are sprinkled with reddish-brown freckles. Mature foliage presenting coppery green in color is accented with splashes of new growth in reddish bronzes deepening to dark purplish red. This spectacular mid-season beauty matures to approximately 3' x 3' in 15 years.

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

Rounded soft pink blooms.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Has the richest glowing purple red glossy foliage most of the year. In the spring-fall these leaves practically glow. This sport of R. 'Pink Pearl' will have unusual pink mauve flowers in April-May.