Purple Gem Rhododendron type_grass Versatile Hedge

Versatile Hedge

hardy perennials in USDA growing zones 4- 9

dark purple-crimson leaves all summer long

and not the foliage

Purple Gem Rhododendron type_grass Versatile HedgePurple Gem Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Purple Gem') transforms into a mound of vivid purple pink blooms each spring, often flowering so profusely the evergreen foliage nearly disappears beneath the display. This dwarf hybrid rhododendron stays naturally compact at just 1 2 feet tall and spreads 2 3 feet wide, making it the perfect scale for small gardens, foundation plantings, and containers where larger rhododendrons would overwhelm the space. Spring