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Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

6b-8b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $40.75

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18-24 inch | $80.5

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Rhododendron 'Dark Sister' plant details

Rhododendron 'Dark Sister' 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 'Dark Sister'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Dark Sister'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Trusses of 15 wavy-edged flowers of bright purple and a dark red speckled blotch.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This cultivar has a 15 wavy-edged flower truss of vivid purple with a dark red densely speckled blotch. A very nice Sanders hybrid. ('Purple Splendour' x 'Whitney's Purple')