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Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Blue-Violet
Bloom Time: Late Winter/Early Spring Mid Spring
Foliage: Evergreen Blue-Green Aromatic
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic) 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods: From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked By grafting By simple layering By air layering
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
On Jun 14, 2009, Eleven from Royal Oak, MI (Zone 5b) wrote:
I bought two of these from a big box store before reading all the other comments but went ahead and planted them thinking I didn't have much to lose. They seemed to be doing all right for a couple weeks and put on some new growth. Then the neighborhood squirrels found them; the poor shrubs were dead within three days. I loved how they looked before that so might try them again next year with some cages for protection.
On May 21, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:Editor's Note
Some resources list all parts of Rododendrons and Azaleas as poisonous if ingested.
The toxic principal is Andromedotoxin, and symptoms include Salivation, watering of eyes and nose, abdominal pain, loss of energy, depression, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, difficult breathing, progressive paralysis of arms and legs, coma.
We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to caution gardeners, parents and pet owners to look further for more information.
On Dec 17, 2008, tropicsofohio from Hilliard, OH (Zone 6b) wrote:
wow, im surprized at the negative comments, i didnt realize how easy it is to kill these, i bought one 2 years ago, stuck it in the ground, and ignored it. it bloomed, added growth, and lookes beautiful. the leaves turn purple in the winter. i like this shrub very much. good luck with it
On Aug 14, 2008, plantaholic186 from Winnetka, IL wrote:
I have to say, I have tried this plant several times, and it just won't stay alive. It's planted in raised beds full of azaleas and rhodies that thrive, but I've had only one survive out of 5 this year. Most of my rhodies are z6, so it should be okay. Maybe it just doesn't like me.
On Mar 1, 2004, Todd_Boland from St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) wrote:
Another gem for the rockery, this dwarf rhododendron has flowers very close to blue, a rare colour for rhodododendrons. the foliage is also blue-tinted and fragrant.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, (2 reports) Watertown, New York Hilliard, Ohio Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Coos Bay, Oregon Portland, Oregon Sweetwater, Tennessee Spokane, Washington
6 members have or want this plant for trade.
