Dwarf Rhododendron
Purple Gem Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'
Purple Gem forms a neat mound of small blue-green leaves that pick up bronze tones in winter, then covers itself in purple-violet blooms in early spring. Perfect under low windows and in small beds.
USDA Zones5-8
LightPart shade to sun
Heightabout 2 ft
Widthabout 3 ft
BloomPurple-violet, early to mid spring
FoliageBlue-green, bronzing in winter · Evergreen
Key features
- Hardy dwarf rhododendron
- Purple-violet spring flowers
- Blue-green foliage bronzes in winter
- Compact mound
Great for
Look for the white Gartenmeister® pot
Find Purple Gem Rhododendron in the garden center at Lowe's, The Home Depot and independent nurseries.
Find Purple Gem Rhododendron in the garden center at Lowe's, The Home Depot and independent nurseries.
