Starry Night ‘Gletschernacth’ Rhododendron
If you are looking for a very deep violet purple dwarf Rhododendron, look no further. This exceptional dwarf shrub blooms are very showy with their extra long stamens that surround a violet-maroon colored filament that extends more than an inch beyond the bloom adding more drama to the rotate- shaped bloom. Small scaley leaves are bronzy green and have an attractive twist. It is a slow-growing that can reach 3” ft tall and wide making it suitable for large containers. I always recommend ground planting so they receive adequate moisture if you’re out of town.
Light: Prefers partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy to around -5°F. USDA hardiness zones 7-9.
Bloom time: Early April
This plant does well in organic moist soil amended with peat moss.
Hybridizer: It was created by renowned German breeder Hans Hachmann. The hybrid was introduced in European nursery circles in 1976. reg. By G. Stuck 1983 in the United States in 1983.
Parentage: Rhododendron russatum x Blue Diamond.
by PleasantArm6887
3 Comments
That’s really pretty
It’s magnificent
Today I learned that purple rhododendrons exist! (I don’t see a lot of rhododendrons around my area period so this is neat)