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Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)

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Height

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Light Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time

Lavender

Foliage

Mid Spring

Height

Shrubs

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Foliage

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Class

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Other Details

Other details

Evergreen

Seed Collecting

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Category

From semi-hardwood cuttings

By simple layering

By stooling or mound layering

Patent Information

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Foliage Color

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Fruit Shape

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Fruit Colors

4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Growing Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Soil pH requirements

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Plant Size (check one)

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Days to Maturity

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Habit

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Group

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Disease Resistance

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Section

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chowchilla, California

Fresno, California

Winnetka, Illinois

Alfred, Maine

Dracut, Massachusetts

Mashpee, Massachusetts

Traverse City, Michigan

Portland, Oregon

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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sladeofsky

Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | April 2017 | neutral

Hardy in zones 4-8. I highly doubt the 9b rating here unless it's a very cool Maritime or subtropical highlands. I'm not sure, but I susp...Read More

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jdiaz

Chowchilla, CA | December 2007 | positive

This is a small sprawling rhododendron. I bought mine at wal-mart. the foliage is a dark purple throughout the year (which looks almost b...Read More

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