Close-up of Dandy Man Purple Rhododendron's bright purple flowers.
Beautiful rhododendron blooms in a shady garden hedge
Dandy Man Purple Rhododendron with vibrant purple flowers in a landscape.
Dandy Man Purple Rhododendron with bright purple flowers in a front yard.
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Close-up of Dandy Man Purple Rhododendron's bright purple flowers.
Beautiful rhododendron blooms in a shady garden hedge
Dandy Man Purple Rhododendron with vibrant purple flowers in a landscape.
Dandy Man Purple Rhododendron with bright purple flowers in a front yard.
Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs logo
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Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron

Shrub

  • Neon purple blooms dazzle in spring!
  • Rhododendron proven hardy in cold climates.
  • Low-maintenance & heat-tolerant shrub.
  • Ideal as a flowering hedge.
  • Zones 4-8, sun/part sun/shade, 8' tall x 8' wide at maturity.
  • ZONE
  • EXPOSURE
  • HEIGHT

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Size: One Quart
$34.00
Sale: $34.00 Each
Total: $34.00
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Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee

Description

You can count on Dandy Man® Purple Rhododendron to look good in your landscape year-round. This robust flowering shrub is hardy, disease-resistant, root rot resistant, and heat tolerant, making it virtually worry-free! Handsome evergreen foliage stays a lush green year-round, even in the shade. Bright purple flowers decorate the branches throughout spring, even in shaded areas. Try planting it as a specimen or flowering hedge for a spectacular year-round display.

Details

Botanical name: Rhododendron 'LAVJ2011'
Common name: Rhododendron
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-8' x 4-8'
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Winter interest, rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, evergreens
Uses: Accent, background, border, container garden, cottage garden, foundation planting, hedge, massing, ornamental, woodland.

How to Grow

Soil: Fertile, well-drained acidic soil with a pH around 5.5 to 6.2.
Light: Sun/part sun/shade.
Water: Has average water needs.
Spacing: 4 to 9 feet apart
Fertilizing: An all-purpose garden fertilizer can be applied in spring. Check soil pH every few years to ensure that levels are correct for healthy growth, only then use soil acidifying products in your garden.
Winterizing: Planting in a protected area from harsh winter winds will help prevent winter damage. An application of mulch will help retain moisture during winter.
Maintenance & Pruning: Does not require pruning or deadheading. Prune only in spring after bloom, and just to shape plant or remove any dead growth.

15 Companion Plants For Azaleas & Rhododendrons

Wondering what to plant with azaleas and rhododendrons? Whether you’re growing rhododendrons or azaleas, here are 15 plants we recommend pairing with them in the garden. Some of these recommendations include complimentary spring blooms as well as season extenders!

Learn More

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

bush distance

Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

bush distance zigzag

Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.

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E.R. (Delaware)
Dandy man a little weak

We recently received and planted numerous dandy man rhododendrons and they have really struggled to take hold and have severely browned foliage. Not sure if it was to hot during shipping or what but I’m worried they may not survive.

Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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L.H. (North Carolina)
Rhododendron

Love these. However 1 is thriving the other arrived barely alive and I’m still trying to nurse it back.

We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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D.V. (Massachusetts)
Excellent

Came very healthy and took very well when transplanted.

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B.F.

Received in good condition and were well packed. I expected smaller shrubs because of size selected but they could have been better filled out. Kind of gangly. They were very green and healthy, just got some talc to do so they fill out. Yes I would buy again

We're sorry you're unsatisfied with your plants. On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to our customer service team to start the claims process if necessary.

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E.R. (Indiana)
Couldn't get the large last spring

If you want the large, order early! That being said, I got these in May and they were only about 6"s tall when planted. They have tripled in size this summer! So Happy!

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M.S. (Colorado)
Nice condition

Seems to be thriving.

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B.M. (Tennessee)
PurpleRhododendron

I purchased 21 Dandy Man Rododendron plants. There were three different colors. I planted them in a rotating color pattern. Every one of the purple onesmhave had to be replaced?? I do not understand what is different about this color.I just received two replacement plants and I do not think they are going to live either. Is there something different with this particular color rhododendron?

We apologize you received your plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!

https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee

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M.D. (Georgia)
Rododendrons

I am very pleased with these plants. They were healthy and well packaged for shipping

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C.B. (Oregon)

My first order of rhododendron was a disappointment since the plants arrived almost dead. I sent an email and I received a new order. These are thriving ! Thank you.

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S.G. (Texas)
Not For Our Heat!

I received the first one (which said would grow in our zone) and it was in bad shape. I was sent a new, healthy looking one which I promptly put in the shade. Two days later it was almost dead. No, it didn't need to be watered (I know how to take care of plants). Our heat and humidity was horrible that week and I think it just couldn't take it. Maybe it shouldn't state in the description that it can grow in zone 9a.

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D.m.r.

Is this deer resistant??
Thank you!

Great Garden Plants

Rhododendron can be damaged by deer, especially if there is a large population in your area or the deer have trouble finding other sources of food. You may want to protect the rhododendron by using fences or deer repellant sprays.

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J.

What is the tallest dandy man you offer?

Great Garden Plants

Hi! Both varieties of Dandy Man Rhododendron we offer reach 8 feet tall at maturity.

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A.

What time of year do you plant this?

Great Garden Plants

In cooler climates, it can be planted spring-mid-summer; in warmer climates, we'd recommend spring or fall.

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K.

How big is the Rhododendron plant when it is shipped?

Great Garden Plants

Dandy Man Purple Rhododendron is shipped in a one quart pot. For more information on plant sizes, check out this link: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes

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p.d.

Is there anywhere I can purchase a rhododendron that's already 4'-5' tall?

Great Garden Plants

Perhaps your local garden center? It's not common for plants that large to be shipped through the mail like we do.