Rhododendron Polarnacht
$87.99
Near-black purple-red blooms make Rhododendron Polarnacht a compact evergreen focal point for shaded borders, low hedges, and screens.
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Description
Near-black purple-red flowers give Rhododendron Polarnacht a striking late-spring display in shaded borders, low hedges, and screens. The large funnel-shaped blooms have wavy edges, dark red spotting, and contrasting stamens above dense dark green evergreen foliage.
Grow this compact, spreading shrub in humus-rich acidic soil that stays moist but drains well. Partial shade is best. Water during dry weather, feed with a slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving plants in early spring and after flowering, then tidy wayward shoots and remove old flower clusters.
This plant is harmful if eaten; prevent ingestion by people or pets.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Rhododendron (P) 'Polarnacht', Rhododendron hybridum Polarnacht, Rhododendron Polar Night |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Red |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Red |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid |
| Position | Partial shade |
| Shape | Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Screen, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Rhododendron, Polar Night Rhododendron |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23025416, RHOPO0002G, RHOPO0003G, 149510, 201661312, 202017118, 201993811 |
| Usps | Deep purple flowers carry dark red spotting in late spring., Dense evergreen growth forms a useful low hedge or screen., Partial shade and acidic soil support dense evergreen growth. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or by layering in fall. |
| Pests | May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars, and aphids. |
| Diseases | May be susceptible to powdery mildew, petal blight, bud blast, silver leaf, and honey fungus. |
| Pruning | Tidy wayward shoots and remove old flower clusters after flowering. |
| Hazardous information | This plant is harmful if eaten; prevent ingestion by people or pets. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist but well drained; avoid standing water. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade, protected from harsh midday sun. |
| Common Name | Polarnacht Rhododendron |