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Rhododendron 'Dandy Man® Purple' {3-Gallon pot}

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Rhododendron × 'Dandy Man® Purple'

Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron eks DAN-dee MAN PUR-puhl
Product: 202402

Shipping description: This product cannot be shipped to ID, and cannot be shipped from early May to early October to AZ, CA, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.
NOTE: Shipments to AZ, CA, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA require 7-10 days to prepare the required paperwork.

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Please also note: Flower and foliage colors can vary considerably depending on climate, season, sunlight, myriad other growing conditions, and photography. If this plant is new to you, or you would like a broader sense of its natural color range, please view additional photographs [here], and feel free to contact us with questions.

Build long-season structure and spring color with Rhododendron × 'Dandy Man Purple', a large, cold-hardy evergreen rhododendron selected for tough landscape performance and rich purple blooms.

Give your plant a site with moist, well-drained soil and steady moisture. Like most rhododendrons, it performs best in acidic soil and benefits from a light mulch layer that keeps shallow roots cool and evenly moist. Avoid locations where water stands after rain, and do not bury the root flare.

For light, aim for full sun to part shade. In warmer climates, extra afternoon shade helps protect foliage and flower buds. Provide shelter from strong winter winds when possible, especially in exposed areas. Once established, keep it watered during dry stretches to prevent stress in any season.

Prune only as needed, and do it right after flowering because this shrub blooms on old wood. A light shaping cut is usually all you need. Use it as a foundation anchor, specimen, or bold evergreen mass in borders and woodland-style beds, and pair it with other acid-loving companions for a cohesive planting.

Specifications

Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
Light: Full sun Part sun Shade
Mature height: 72-96"
Spread: 72-96"
Good for borders & edging: Yes