Rhododendron 'PJM'
PJM rhododendron
Notes:
Technically a group of cultivars rather than just one.
Rated 4 (out of 5) for both flower quality and shrub quality by the American Rhododendron Society. Small leaves that are aromatic when crushed/bruised. UConn asserts "general" seedlessness, which I don't interpret as a guarantee.
Hardy to -25°F and blooms early. More adaptable to different soils than most rhododendrons. "Easy to grow" tag is relative to other rhododendrons.
May be overused.
Sources: Sunset, UConn, Stoecklein, Missouri BG, Rutgers.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
acidic soil required
alkaline soil intolerant
aromatic foliage
attracts:butterflies
compacted soil intolerant
deadheading recommended
deer sensitive
dense canopy
easy to grow
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
form:shrub
habit:rounded
part shade preferred
persistence:evergreen
poisonous
rich soil preferred
root disturbance intolerant
roots:shallow
salt intolerant
seedless
showy flowers
slow-growing
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:foundation
use:hedge
use:mass planting
use:naturalizing
use:specimen
water:ample
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind sensitive
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