Rhododendron – Black Hat® – Rhododendron x
Garden Height
36 - 36
Spacing
36 - 36
Spread
36 - 36
Habit
Upright
Container Role
Thriller
Flower Size
Short
Flower Colors
Purple
Light Level
Part Sun to Sun, Sun
Maintenance Notes
May be pruned selectively as needed - avoid habitual pruning or cutting back.
Like other rhododendron, Black Hat requires acidic, well-drained soils.
Uses Notes
Makes a beautiful specimen, or an elegant statement as a mass planting in the landscape. Quite tolerant of shade, which makes it a nice option for planting near the house.
Maintenance Category Easy
Water Category Average
Blooms On Old Wood
Bloom Time
Flower Form Border Plant, Landscape, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point
Soil PH Category Acidic Soil
