Buy Rhododendron 'Polarnacht'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

6a-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 18 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Rhododendron 'Polarnacht' plant details

Rhododendron 'Polarnacht' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. 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 rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Polarnacht'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Polarnacht'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Frilly, pointed lobes of intensely dark purple flowers with white stamens and dark red spotting in the throat. This hybrid often grows twice as wide as high.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This frilly very deep dark purple flowered plant is almost twice as wide as high. White stamens and dark red spotting in the throat set off these flowers. If you are attracted to purple this is a "must have" Rhododendron. ('Turkana' x 'Purple Splendour')

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Polarnacht is almost twice the width as its height. Frilly deep dark purple blooms with spotted red throats are held in trusses of 12-14. Mid to late season.