Buy Rhododendron 'Purple Passion' PP09981

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 6'

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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Rhododendron 'Purple Passion' PP09981 plant details

Rhododendron 'Purple Passion' PP09981 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 water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Purple Passion' PP09981

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Purple Passion' PP09981

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large trusses of 12-16 flowers open purple-red. The throats have purple spots and the edges are a stronger purple-red. Lots of Purple!!

By: Bloom River Gardens

Vivid, wavy, reddish purple flowers with a white blotch comprise the huge trusses of 12-16. Purple spots adorn the centers of each flower, while the edges are a strong purplish red and the outside is vivid purple. If purple is your passion, this is the rhododendron for you! (unknown )

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

An outstanding new introduction with deep, rich, purple flowers in late- midseason and dark green, disease-resistant foliage. Plants are vigorous, dense, and compact. A seedling of 'Purple Splendour'.