Rhododendron 'Purple Passion' has regal, deep reddish purple blooms highlighted with white and delicate maroon spots.
Description:
Rhododendron 'Purple Passion' is a seedling of ‘Purple Splendour’. An abundance of regal, deep reddish purple blooms highlighted with white and delicate maroon spots appear in late spring against glossy dark green, disease resistant foliage. The compact, rounded form creates a handsome hedge, foundation plant or accent in a dappled shade garden.
Common Name: Hedge Maple
Family: Aceraceae (The Maple Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 6-10'
Width: 2-3'
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Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Moist
Stem Colour: Green
Fragrance: No
Berries: No
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Frequently being found on plains, hills and along rivers.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
Asia and the Pacific - Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
Europe and Africa - North Africa
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