R. augustinii 'Royal Purple' Size:1 gal size 2-3 year old plants

R. augustinii 'Royal Purple' Size:1 gal size 2-3 year old plantsNamed by a rhododendron grower in Oregon, this vibrant and rich purple flowering selection of the species R. augustinii is a favorite. The plant grows large, 10 12 ft tall and wide over time. Flowering is in April and this selection is hardy to zone 7. The name is not legitimate, as it is not registered.

giving great pleasure to the gardener

but having slightly different colored foliage

'Weeping Blue' differs from weeping Norway spruce by its blue-gray color

a quality that is treasured among conifer collectors

The plant is semi-evergreen

the leaves are waxy and dark green adding to the drama

darkening to plum-red in summer

Prefers full sun or lots of light to flower well

and will not outgrow its spot in your garden

The long tubular white flowers have an amazing fragrance similar to Jasmine

this heath will be happy in full sun in well drained sandy soils

A Japanese white pine with the name meaning 'Snow in the Valley'