Grows 4' - 8' ht & sp
*** SOLD OUT *** Dandy Man Purple has dark green foliage year-round, with beautiful purple flowers that put on a show from early spring to early summer. Use as a foundational planting, in gardens, and especially in garden planters as the focal point. Dandy Man Purple Rhododendron has a resistance to phytophthora, a root rot disease that can often plague rhododendrons. These shrubs prefer acidic soils with a pH between 5.5-7.5. Ensure that the soil is well-drained but moist. Add a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and protect the roots in harsh winters.
Photo credit: Proven Winners
Grows 5' - 6- ht & sp
What a beautiful flower this Camellia has! Autumn Spirit is a hybrid between C. oleifera x C. sasanqua and deserves to be a focal point of any garden. It's bright and deep pink peony-shaped blooms are an intense show-stopper, and show up early in the season.
Like most sasanquas, they prefer slightly acidic and moist, rich soil that is well-drained, and they could use a little protection from the brutal afternoon summer heat.
Our plants are espaliered, but these would work well as a corner foundation plant, screen or even in a container.
Photo Credit: NC Extension