Dandy Man Purple

Rhododendron x

Dandy Man Rhododendron, an elaborate shrub that is both hardy and lovely is purple. This hybrid, which has been shown to withstand temperatures as high as upper New England, gives gardeners in the North the chance to cultivate rhododendrons. Huge, tubular, bell-shaped blossoms adorn Purple Dandy Man, a plant that can withstand extreme heat and cold without losing its ornate, vibrant appearance.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring
Height3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft)
Spread3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft)
Spacing 48" - 96" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen
Tolerance Heat
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Specimen
Dandy Man Purple | Rhododendron x || Dandy Man Rhododendron, an elaborate shrub that is both hardy and lovely is purple. This hybrid, which has been shown to withstand temperatures as high as upper New England, gives gardeners in the North the chance to cultivate rhododendrons. Huge, tubular, bell-shaped blossoms adorn Purple Dandy Man, a plant that can withstand extreme heat and cold without losing its ornate, vibrant appearance.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Evergreen, Heat Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Specimen
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