Live Plant from Green Promise Farms - Rhododendron Polarnacht, Polar Night #2 Gallon Size Container Purple Flowers

Rhododendron `polar night`: Unique form, bud color & flower color will make this Rhododendron an unforgettable landscape experience. Tight, low & spreading, this broadleaf Rhododendron will mature twice as wide as tall with a pleasing form that is perfect where height issues are paramount. Leathery, dark green leaves populate its branches & serve as the backdrop for striking, bulbous, branch ending buds that turn nearly black as they expand in mid to late May to expose the first glimpses of flowers color. When the buds open fully, frilly deep, dark Purple flowers form huge trusses that cover the plant with this rare, very showy color. What a sight & what a perfect, well behaved plant for morning sun/afternoon shade conditions! Plant in partial sun location, preferably one with morning sun & afternoon shade & protected by winter winds. It likes enriched, well-drained soil & mulch. This plant is grown on our nursery by experienced growers. We check the roots, foliage, & water levels to ensure it arrives in great condition. Before shipment, this plant is carefully packaged.

• For Best results, plant in used zones 6-8. Mature Height is 2-3ft, mature spread is 5-6ft. This plant is carefully packaged, with special care for the flowers for delivery.
• This plant does not ship to the states of: AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, PR and UT! Plant is delivered direct from our nursery in a #2 Gallon Size Container. It is fully rooted in the soil and can be planted immediately upon arrival, weather permitting. We advise not to plant during frigid winter months or under drought conditions. Planting and how-to-care instructions will arrive with shipment.
• Unique form, bud color, and flower color. Leathery, dark green leaves populate its branches and serve as the backdrop for striking, bulbous, branch ending buds that turn nearly black as they expand in mid to late May to expose the first glimpses of flowers color.
• When the buds open fully, frilly deep, dark purple flowers form huge trusses that cover the plant with this rare, very showy color.
• Beautiful evergreen, grows well in partial to full shade.