2-gallon container

Rhododendron PJM Elite

Rhododendron PJM Elite 2g — Summer Guarantee/Acid Soil

At a glance

Hardiness

4 – 8

Light

East, West, North

Mature size

150 – 185 cm tall × 150 – 185 cm wide

Safety

Use caution

All parts contain grayanotoxins and are toxic if ingested; keep away from children, dogs, cats, and horses.

Garden uses & seasonal interest

Plant characteristics

Plant type

Shrub

Season of interest

March - May

What to expect

Blooms

Mar–May

Good to know

Pollinator friendly
Bushy · Compact

Perfect for

HedgesFoundation plantingShade gardens

Seasonal interest

How this plant changes through the year.

Spring

Flowers
purplepink
Foliage
green

Summer

Foliage
green

Fall

Foliage
purplered

Winter

Foliage
purplered

Care Information

Pruning
Remove spent flower clusters or prune immediately after bloom to preserve the next flower buds.
Soil pH
Acid
Pests
Watch for aphids, borers, lace bugs, scale, thrips, whiteflies, and root weevils.
Diseases
Watch for root rot, crown rot, canker, leaf spot, rust, and powdery mildew.
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood stem cuttings or layering.

Characteristics

Type
Shrub
Variegated
No
Family
Ericaceae
Synonyms
Rhododendron 'PJM Elite', Rhododendron Elite, Rhododendron P.J.M. Elite, Rhododendron PJM. Elite, Rhododendron x Elite

Placement

Aspect
East, West, North