DESCRIPTION A durable yet charming rhododendron with small trusses of bright lavender-purple blooms that contrast with the small, dark green leaves. The evergreen foliage takes on a mahogany-brown winter color. This variety is noted for its tolerance for heat as well as cold. An excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or containers.
LIGHT Partial sun
WATERING Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
BLOOMS Early spring
MATURE SIZE Slowly reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, spreading wider.