Buy Rhododendron 'Smokey'

Also Known As

Rhododendron 'Smokey #9'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

6b-9a

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

15-18 inch | $70.75

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Rhododendron 'Smokey' plant details

Rhododendron 'Smokey' 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 and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Smokey'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Smokey'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large buds open to dark purple flowers with prominent purple-black eye. White anthers highlight the dark colors even better. Green, heavily-veined leaves complete the picture.

By: Bloom River Gardens

'Smokey #9' has many extravagant features. It exemplifies the showy hybrid Halfdan Lem always pursued in his hybridizing. Heavily veined fir green leaves veil this large rhododendron. Leafy flower buds open to expose deep purple flowers. You will enjoy this hybrid throughout the year. ('Burgundy' x 'Moser's Maroon')