Buy Rhododendron 'Blue Baron'

Also Known As

Rhododendron hybrid 'Blue Baron'
Rhododendron x 'Blue Baron'
Blue Baron Dwarf Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-9b

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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Fewer than 19 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron 'Blue Baron' plant details

Rhododendron 'Blue Baron' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Blue Baron'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Blue Baron'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Violet buds open to flowers with the same vivid color on the outside and a lighter shade of violet on the inside. Glossy, green foliage in summer and bronze in winter. Nice compact dwarf.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Evergreen, Electric blue flowers spring, glossy foliage, turns bronzy in winter, sun tolerant. Zones 6-8 (H2).

By: Lael's Moon Garden

‘Blue Baron’ is a tempting Rhody, with a compact habit. He is often listed as growing to 3-4’ in height and width, but at maturity can reach 6’. His fine textured elliptical foliage is glossy green in summer but takes on a bronzy cast in colder months. Grow ‘Blue Baron’ in humus rich soil in full or part sun. He can tolerate a bit of wind, but we recommend using an anti-dessicant if winter winds are harsh. Like all Rhododendrons, ‘Blue Baron’ is shallow rooted, and will need irrigating during dry spells. Hardy to minus 10F. Spring Shipping Size: 10-15" plants.

By: Avant Gardens

Vivid violet buds open to flowers with the same vivid color on the outside and a lighter shade of violet on the inside. A lovely little lepidote with glossy, green foliage in summer and bronze in winter. Quite compact and hardy. ('Gletschernacht' x 'Waltham')

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Striking near-blue flowers on a very hardy, compact-growing plant. The glossy foliage is small and elongated and turns a lovely bronze color in winter. Early-midseason bloom. Lepidote.