Buy Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'

Also Known As

Rhododendron hybrid 'Purple Gem'
Rhododendron x 'Purple Gem'
Purple Gem Dwarf Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

30-36 inch | $136

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

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Rhododendron 'Purple Gem' plant details

Rhododendron 'Purple Gem' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and 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 acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, dwarf, hedge, rock garden, winter interest, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small rhododendron with foliage resembling 'Ramapo', though the leaves are more rust colored. New growth in the spring has blue tones. The small clusters of flowers are a dark purple-violet. A selection that does well in colder areas.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This dwarf form displays bright, purplish-violet flowers in mid-spring. New growth appears in a grayish-blue tone, then gradually progresses to a bronze in winter. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Masses of light purple flowers cover evergreen foliage in spring, humusy soil, regular water, Zones 5-8. (H1)

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Similar to the popular 'Ramapo', this plant has leaves that are slightly more rust colored and flowers which are deeper purple-violet. New foliage emerges with beautiful blue tones. (fastigiatum x minus var. minus Carolinianum Group)

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Masses of purple-violet flowers cover this hardy dwarf in early midseason. The new growth is a bright blue-green, and the foliage turns bronze in winter. Excellent in a rock garden or under a low window in a foundation planting. Lepidote.