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P.J. Mezitt Elite Star Rhododendron

A purple shrub for all seasons

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  • flowering dateMid-Late Spring
  • hardiness zone4-8
  • height5 - 6 feet
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • ship asDORMANT 3" POT
  • sun exposurePartial Shade
  • Showy purple-lilac flowers in spring
  • Compact, rounded habit
  • Purple colored leaves in fall
P.J. Mezitt Elite Star Rhododendron opens the spring with showy, lilac-purple flowers, and welcomes the autumn season with plum-purple fall color. A true four-season shrub, especially for lovers of all things purple. Elite Star has a compact habit and evergreen leaves. Huge clusters of flowers appear in spring with four to nine blooms on each stem, and those large purple flowers are sure to bring bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds. Although the leaves turn to shades of purple and even orange heading into winter, they persist through the cold season and brighten back to green in spring. Rhododendron 'PJM Elite Star' PP27700

Product Details

  • botanical nameRhododendron 'PJM Elite Star' PP27780
  • flowering dateMid-Late Spring
  • flower colorPurple
  • flower formTrumpet-shaped clusters
  • foliage typeElliptic leaves
  • formShrub
  • growth rateSlow
  • hardiness zone4-8
  • height5 - 6 feet
  • planting instructionsPlant shallowly in a location protected from strong winter winds.
  • pruningRemove spent flowers to promote new growth
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • shipping seasonSpring
  • ship asDORMANT 3" POT
  • soil requirementMoist, well-drained
  • spacing5 - 6 feet
  • spread5 - 6 feet
  • sun exposurePartial Shade
  • watering requirementAverage
  • winter careMulch annually with leaf mould to retain moisture, control weeds and cool the soil.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2024 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-3B 4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4A-4B 4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A 4/18/24 - 5/31/24
5B 3/25/24 -5/31/24
6A 3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B 2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A 2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B 2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A 2/15/24 - 5/10/24
8B 2/12/24 - 5/10/24
9A-10B 2/5/24 - 5/10/24
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 7B: 5/27/24
Zones 8A - 10B: 5/10/24

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