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

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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

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 3' - 6' (equal spread)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: dense, compact, rounded shrub

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

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade, Shade

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Moisture Tolerance: 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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