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Rhododendron Lee's Dark Purple
Lee's Dark Purple Rhododendron
This plant's best description lies in its name. (Elepidote)
- » Clusters of purple, trumpet-shaped flowers with a dark blotch
- » Glossy, leathery, green leaves
- » Upright, rounded habit
- » Group: Elepidote
- » Bloom Time: Late midseason
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- Category:Broadleaf Evergreens
- Hardiness Zone:5
- Height:150-175 cm
- Spread:150-175 cm
- Bloom Color: Purple (deep)
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Attributes
| • | Evergreen |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Rhododendron 'Lee's Dark Purple'
'Lee's Dark Purple' was hybridized by J & C Lee, Hammersmith, London, England pre-1851.
Seed Parent and Pollen Parent: catawbiense x unknown
Predominant Flower Colour: Purple
Elepidote: Without scales, as opposed to lepidote. Large leaf.
Lepidote: Having scales. Tiny scales typically cover the undersides of the leaves. Small leaf.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rhododendron 'Lee's Dark Purple'
Rhododendrons require constant moisture (but not standing water), a fertile soil with a low pH and grow best in partial shade. Any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set. Plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying, winter winds and sun in an exposed location.