Rhododendron 'Purpureum Elegans' ~ Purpureum Elegans Rhododendron long-bloom-season IMAGE: Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA

IMAGE: Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries

COMPANION PLANTS: Spirea

Starlight Coreopsis is a tidy upright clumping perennial with narrow medium green foliage

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Rhododendron 'Purpureum Elegans' ~ Purpureum Elegans Rhododendron long-bloom-season IMAGE: Photo(s) courtesy of TERRAPurpureum Elegans Rhododendron is a dense, upright mounding evergreen shrub and leathery dark green foliage. Large clusters of lightly fragrant violet flowers with burgundy freckles bloom in mid spring. A very versatile plant that prefers morning or part sun with acidic rich, well drained soils. Type: Shrub Height: 6 8 Spread: 6 8 Spacing: 7 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Spring, Year Round