Rhododendron Dandy Man® Purple

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Evergreen with Resilience and Beauty
Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron bursts with vibrant purple, bell-shaped flower clusters every spring and distinctive, dark green foliage all year round. Don’t let its refined beauty deceive you. This is an exceptionally disease resistant, hardy evergreen that has proven itself able to withstand cold temperatures even in New England. Whether you're looking to enhance your foundation plantings, create a charming woodland garden, or add a hedge that has flair, this is a perfect pick.

Minus icon Plant Type Shrubs

Minus icon Height Tall 4-8'

Minus icon Spacing Plant 4-8' apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Mid-Spring to Late Spring

Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Minus icon Growing Zones 4-8

Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Acidic

Minus icon Water Needs Medium

Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Evergreen
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Winter Interest
  • Good for Hedge

Botanical Name

Rhododendron x 'Dandy Man® Purple ' (PP26,976 'LAVJ2011')

Rhododendron General Information

Rhododendron are noted for gorgeous and abundant spring blooms. Cut stems as they reach peak bloom for stunning floral arrangements.

Rhododendron Plant Care

Happiest in a protected area away from strong winter winds and in well-drained, acidic soil. Fertilize in spring with a granular slow-release product for acid-loving plants. Blooms on old wood, so trim branches or shape immediately after flowering so you do not remove the next season's flower buds. Annual pruning is not required.

Minus icon All potted plant material is restricted from shipping to Idaho

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October