Rhododendron 'P.J.M. Regal'

Common Name: P.J.M. Regal Rhododendron

Scientific Name: Rhododendron hybrid (lepidote) 'P.J.M. Regal'

Zone: 4 to 8

Blossom Colour: Lavender-pink

Flowering Type: Ruffled, funnel-shaped flowers in globe-shaped trusses; blooms in early spring

Summer Colour: Dark green, leathery foliage

Fall Colour: Foliage turns mahogany in winter

Mature Height (ft): 4 to 6

Mature Spread (ft): 3 to 4

Exposure: Partial shade

Tree Type: Evergreen shrub

Watering: Requires even moisture; prefers acidic, rich, well-drained soil

Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in early spring before new growth emerges