R. kiusianum 'purple form' Web Specials

R. kiusianum 'purple form' Web SpecialsA native to southern Japan, this rhododendron species is found growing in open woodlands on hillsides at elevations of 1800 2400 feet. It is a low and spreading plant that looks much like our Uva ursi native, but having 1 inch lavender purple flowers in spring. The leaves are small and rounded, shiny, and a dark bronzy green. One can expect this plant to eventually be a bit over 12 inches high x 3 4 ft across. The name refers to the Japanese island of

Be careful to give it the conditions it requires

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A large growing shrub that can get to 10 ft tall and wide over time

fern-like foliage on horizontal arching branches

Contains organic calcium and iron that balance the ph of soil

attracting attention

covered by the full and attractive flowers

The rich green foliage hangs on weeping leaders

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When in bloom

The foliage fall color is red-orange

Very luscious…looks good enough to eat