Rhododendron × 'Elite' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group)
Elite Rhododendron

Rhododendron × ′Elite′ (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) - Flowering Overall Shrub
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Pink (Showy, vivid, bright lavender-pink (more pink than straight P.J.M.) flowers in mid to late April)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Spring/summer evergreen foliage); Purple (Purple-plum foliage in fall/winter)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
5-6 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
5-6 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Requires moist, cool, acidic, well drained, organic soil; avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites
 Range:
Hybrid origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves (1.25-2.5") are rusty-scaly beneath. Leaves elliptic, leathery, dark green above in summer becoming purplish in the fall and winter.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Flowering Characteristics 304
  • Border 378
  • Groupings 199
  • Mass Plantings 278
  • Specimen 612

    • Additional Information

    'Elite' is a large, vigorous rhododendron and one of the earliest P.J.M. cultivars to bloom. One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become a dirty looking lavender soon after opening. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices.

    When Rhododendron × 'Elite' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    7 Rhododendron × 'Elite' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12012_01101*MSHLY
    22009_15265*APUSH
    32009_15351*APUSH
    42009_15264*APUSH
    52018_00533*AHAAS
    62009_15120*ASCHL
    72009_15119*ASCHL

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