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Rhododendron ‘Everred’

Rhododendron 'Everred'

I saw this guy in a half gallon pot at the Lake Forest Park plant sale and had to have it. I’m not the biggest fan of Rhodies – they tend to get a little rangy and their flowers are super sticky which can make a mess. But I loved the unique, super-dark purple color! I planted this in a spot that’s been a bit of a carousel for plants (I keep having better ideas for what should go there) and I’m hoping this one will stick. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn’t get bigger than the 3′ foot spread promised by the nursery tag, or it will shoulder up onto the footpath and have to be moved too!

  • Plant Type
  • Shrub
    • Shade Grade
    • B
    • Light Requirement
    • Part Shade
    • Location
    • Creek
    Nursery Tag

    Mid-compact round evergreen broadleaf shrub. Height 3 - 4 feet, spread 3 feet. Hardy to -5 degrees. Dark purple buds open to deep purple flowers in early spring.

    Gardener's Log

    06/2017: Purchased at the LFP Plant Sale. Planted next to the center railroad tie steps in the back yard.

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    Shade Grade

    B

    After 2 years I'm giving this a B. The color is great but seems to be a tasty treat for some pests, with lots of notching around the leaves. Has yet to flower.

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