LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Slow growing to 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide in 10 years.
| Description | Beautiful glossy dark green foliage with large trusses of stunning purple-pink flowers with dark red flares on the upper lobes. Performs in cooler regions but some protection from winter wind is recommended. Makes an outstanding accent specimen or low, informal hedge. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
| History | Parentage: Rhododendron ‘Kokardia’ X ‘Ignatius Sargent’ |



