Rhododendron X 'Purple Gem' (Purple Gem Rhododendron)

Dense and compact growth
Good hardiness
Fine texture of many small leaves
Flowers emerge first week of May
Purple-blue colored bloom completely obscures the plant

Dense and compact growth make this plant an indispensable part of any landscape. Good hardiness and the fine texture of multitudes of small leaves enhances this variety's value even more, but the flowers are the best aspect as they emerge in the first week of May with purple-blue color that completely obscures the plant!

Hardiness Zone 5-8

Height 2-3 ft
Spread 3-4 ft