Taxon

Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'

 
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Rhododendron 'Purple Gem' - Purple Gem rhododendron
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Common name: Purple Gem rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae (heath family)
Distribution: hybrid: Nearing hybrid
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: Growing to 2' tall in 10 years, this lepidote (leaves with scales) evergreen rhododendron is perfect for those who need a truly small plant. It can spread to 3'-4' wide and is covered with purple flowers early in spring. The small leaves are aromatic when bruised.
Links: American Rhododendron Society Plant Search Database • Hirsutum.info

Locations

  • 1: AZA: BB14 (BB14) • Accession: D1999-1869.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: PKW: AS08 (AS08) • Accession: D1999-1869.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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