Rhododendron 'Jonathan Shaw'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 5'

planting zones

6a-8b

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Rhododendron 'Jonathan Shaw' plant details

Rhododendron 'Jonathan Shaw' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. 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 'Jonathan Shaw'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Jonathan Shaw'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
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

Striking strong purple flowers, accented with prominent black flares on the upper lobes, appear late in the rhododendron season. Plants have a dense spreading habit 4' x 5' in width. Available in early May.

By: Avant Gardens

Large, vivid, violet-purple flowers have a strong purplish-red center and prominent black flare. The wavy edged blooms are held in trusses of 19. Matte green foliage densely covers this compact bush. ('Melanie Shaw' x 'Brenda Lee')

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Vivid purple flowers, shading to strong purplish-red in the center, with prominent black flares on the upper lobes. Blooms late in the rhododendron season. Dense, spreading habit. Plants in #2 size pots bud heavily and consistently. 4' x 5'.