Rhododendron ‘P.J.M. Elite’
$87.99
Rhododendron dauricum is a bushy semi-evergreen shrub with early pink to violet-pink flowers, leathery leaves, and reliable winter interest.
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Description
Rhododendron dauricum is a compact, bushy shrub with small leathery green leaves and clusters of funnel-shaped pink to violet-pink flowers from late winter into spring. Its very early blooms bring winter interest and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Grow it in sheltered partial shade and acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Mulch the shallow roots, keep them from drying out, and avoid waterlogged conditions. All parts are toxic if eaten by people, pets, or grazing animals; keep plant material out of reach.
Additional information
| Height | 150 cm – 250 cm |
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| Spread | 150 cm – 250 cm |
| Flowering months | March, April, February, January |
| Synonyms | Rhododendron 'P.J.M. Elite', Rhododendron dahuricum |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Propagation | Sow seed when ripe, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, layer in autumn, or graft in late summer or late winter. |
| Pests | Vine weevil, rhododendron and azalea whitefly, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars, and aphids may occur. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, rhododendron petal blight, rhododendron bud blast, silver leaf, and honey fungus may occur. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower clusters immediately after bloom, and prune damaged or diseased growth in late winter or early spring. |
| Hazardous information | All parts are toxic if eaten by people, pets, or grazing animals; keep plant material out of reach. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist but well drained; never let the shallow roots dry out or remain waterlogged. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade or full sun in a sheltered site; avoid hot exposure that can scorch the foliage. |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Pink |
| Color flower winter | Purple, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Butterfly-Friendly, Screen |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Dahurian Rhododendron, Daurian Rhododendron |
| Blomidon Item No | RHOPJME0002G, RHOPJME0403G |
| Usps | Very early pink to violet-pink flowers brighten late winter and spring., Semi-evergreen foliage brings winter color and pleasantly scented leaves. |
| Common Name | P.J.M. Elite Rhododendron |