- Benchcard: Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron Benchmark
- Grower Sheet: Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron Grower Sheet
- Tag: Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron Tag
- Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week, February 13, 2020
- Spec Sheet: Dandy Man® Rhododendron Series Spec Sheets
Meet the Breeder
Joe Parks
USA
DANDY MAN® Purple
Rhododendron
Rhododendron
'LAVJ2011'
USPP 26,976
- Disease resistant
- Hardy
- Evergreen
Very disease resistant. Dandy Man® Purple rhododendron is a hard-working hybrid from Joe Parks that has proven itself hardy in Maine and New Hampshire. Pretty and tough, this shrub delivers!
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 4 - 8'
- Width
- 4 - 8'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- Quick Turn
General Care
Soil
Cool, acidic soils with abundant organic matter and good drainage are required.Pruning
Little required, but may be trimmed after flowering if desired.Uses
Foundation plantings; mixed borders; specimen; hedging; landscaping.Growing Tips
Flowers well even in shaded conditions.Features: Evergreen, Attracts pollinators, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Rhododendron, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Purple flowers, Green foliage
Features: Evergreen, Attracts pollinators, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Rhododendron, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Purple flowers, Green foliage