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Species: Rhododendron 'P.J.M.'

(ro-do-den'dron PJM)

Rhododendron 'P.J.M.'

P.J.M. Rhododendron

Found on Course Walks

Broad-leaved Evergreens

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Rhododendron 'P.J.M.' is not a single cultivar, but rather a group of hybrids that were derived from a particular interspecific cross of R. carolinianum and R. dauricum var. sempervirens. Seedling selections have been made from plants of that original cross which are relatively uniform, but variation does occur.

'Checkmate', 'Compact Form', 'Elite', 'Landmark', 'Northern Starburst', 'P.J.M. Lavender', 'P.J.M. Princess Susan', 'Regal', 'Victor'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

3' - 6' (equal spread)

Evergreen

dense, compact, rounded shrub

Broadleaf evergreen; purple leaves in fall; bright lavender pink flowers in April.

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade, Shade

5a

Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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