Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs
Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Evergreen Shrubs
Proven Winners® BLACK HAT® Rhododendron x
Rhododendron 'NCRX2' pp#31,898; CBRAF
Botanical Reference: Rhododendron x
 
Fabulous foliage. Developed by Dr. Tom Ranney at NCSU, Black Hat® rhododendron is a small-leaved, compact 'PJM' type. What sets it apart, however, is that it is a triploid selection, making the rose-purple early spring flowers far longer lasting than conventional selections. Thick, dark, evergreen foliage takes on dramatic purple-black tones in cool weather. Grow it and see the difference!
 
USDA Zone 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 3'
Width 3'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Evergreen
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Black, Purple, Green