Rhododendron ‘PJM’

Scientific name: Rhododendron ‘PJM’

Common name: rhododendron

Family name: Ericaceae

USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 to 8

Mature height and spread:  Height: 3.00 to 6.00 feet; Spread: 3.00 to 7.00 feet

Form: evergreen shrub

Water use: Medium

Soil requirements: acidic, humusy, organically rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soils in part shade to full shade.

Leaf arrangement:  alternate

Flower/cone/fruit description(s): Lavender-pink flowers bloom in clusters of 4-9 flowers in late spring.

Limitations:  does very well in cold climates and is one of the hardier rhododendrons for the Chicago region. It is able to tolerate near neutral soils.

Fall colour:  wine-red to reddish-purple

Suitable uses:  Specimen, Massing, Foundation, Mixed border, Patio/sidewalk

Quick ID description:  mahogany-brown winter foliage; showy flowers in spring

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