Rhododendron ‘Purple Passion’
Rhododendron 'Purple Passion' has regal, deep reddish purple blooms highlighted with white and maroon spots.
Rhododendron ‘Purple Passion’ is a seedling of ‘Purple Splendour’. It offers an abundance of regal, deep reddish purple blooms highlighted with white and delicate maroon spots in late spring against glossy dark green, disease resistant foliage. The compact, rounded form creates a handsome hedge, foundation planting, or accent in a dappled shade garden.
Common Name: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae (The Heath Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Part Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Sea level to ca. 5000 m, coniferous and broadleaved woodlands, temperate & tropical rain forests
Award:
Geographical Origin: Garden Origin
