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

Rhododendron × ′Elite′ (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) - Flowering Overall Shrub

Family:

Ericaceae (Heath Family) 30

Genus:

Rhododendron (Azalea Rhododendron Catawba Rosebay) 21

Plant Type:

Shrub 468

Growth Forms:

Bushy 187

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 520

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Evergreen 262

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.

Purdue Plant Doctor

Parts and Problems of Rhododendron

Special Characteristics:

Flowering Characteristics 285

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.

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Flowering Overall Shrub

Flowers

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Fall Foliage

Bark

Buds and Winter Foliage

Buds

Winter Foliage

Winter Habit

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

Flowering

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No Fruiting Observations Available

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

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Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2012_01101*M	SHLY
2	2009_15265*A	PUSH
3	2009_15351*A	PUSH
4	2009_15264*A	PUSH
5	2018_00533*A	HAAS
6	2009_15120*A	SCHL
7	2009_15119*A	SCHL