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- Grower Sheet: Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron Grower Sheet
- Tag: Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron Tag
- Benchcard: Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron Benchmark
- Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week, February 13, 2020
- Spec Sheet: Dandy Man® Rhododendron Series Spec Sheets
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Meet the Breeder
Joe Parks
USA
DANDY MAN® Purple
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron
'LAVJ2011'
PP#26,976
![Rhododendron Dandy Man Purple blooming in garden next to metal garden art](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Rhododendron%20Dandy%20Man%20Purple%201.jpg)
![Close up of freckled Rhododendron Dandy Man Purple flowers with resting bee](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Rhododendron%20Dandy%20Man%20Purple%202.jpg)
![Sea of lavender Rhododendron Dandy Man Purple flowers in greenhouse](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Rhododendron%20Dandy%20Man%20Purple%203.jpg)
![Rhododendron Dandy Man Purple blooming in front of Cytisus](https://springmeadownursery.com/files/plant_images/Rhododendron%20Dandy%20Man%20Purple%204.jpg)
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- Disease resistant
- Hardy
- Evergreen
- Description
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!
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- 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