Rhododendron 'Purple Passion' - Purple Passion Rhododendron

Purple Passion Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Purple Passion'

  • Clusters of dark purple trumpet-shaped flowers with a light purple throat
  • Glossy leathery green leaves
  • Upright, rounded habit
  • Group: Elepidote
  • Bloom Time: Mid-spring

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Purple (deep)

HEIGHT:
125-150 cm

SPREAD:
125-150 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


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.

Additional Notes about Purple Passion Rhododendron:


'Purple Passion' was hybridized by Blough.

Seed Parent and Pollen Parent: 'Purple Splendour' x 'Catalgia'

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.

 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Upright
Rounded
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Foundation planting