Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'

A handsome dwarf evergreen shrub with a dense habit and deep blue-green foliage that develops a bronze tint in winter. Prized for its showy trusses of stunning purple-violet flowers. Thrives in cooler regions but benefits from protection from winter winds. Very useful in border plantings or as a landscape accent. Type: Broadleaf evergreen Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Spread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet Bloom Time: April to May Bloom Description: Purple-Blue Sun: Part shade to full shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Suggested Use: Hedge Flower: Showy Leaf: Evergreen, Bronze Other: Winter Interest Tolerate: Rabbit