Lavender Rhododendron Shrub

Upgrade your landscape with Lavender Rhododendron Shrub. Easy to grow and beautiful in every season—perfect for adding color, texture, and curb appeal.

1. Planting: Plant your Lavender Rhododendron in an area that receives full to partial sunlight (4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily). For a hedge, plant your Lavender Rhododendrons about three feet apart.

Dig a hole about twice the size of your shrub's root ball, place your shrub, backfill the soil and mulch the surrounding soil. Finally, water the area to settle the roots.

2. Watering: Give your Lavender Rhododendron a deep watering once your soil feels dry to the touch, down about two inches.

3. Fertilizing: You'll know that spring has arrived when beautiful purple flowers emerge on your Lavender Rhododendron. After your flowers have bloomed, fertilize your Lavender Rhododendron with an acidic fertilizer for an acid-loving shrub.

Plant Lavender Rhododendron in partial shade with acidic, well-drained soil. A spot with morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal, especially in warmer climates where harsh afternoon heat can stress the foliage.

Rhododendron prefer partial shade, although they can handle some morning sun. Too much intense afternoon sun may scorch the leaves, while too much shade can reduce blooming.

Lavender Rhododendrons typically bloom in spring with clusters of showy lavender-purple flowers. Their evergreen foliage provides year-round structure, making them attractive even after the bloom season ends.