Rhododendron ‘Colonel Coen’ Live Evergreen Shrub | Purple Blooms with Dark Purple Blotch | Hardy Landscape Rhododendron | Field Grown 18–21 Inches Wide

Bring rich color and evergreen beauty to your landscape with Rhododendron ‘Colonel Coen’, a vigorous flowering shrub prized for its elegant purple blooms accented by dramatic dark purple blotches. Blooming in mid-season, this striking rhododendron produces abundant flower trusses that stand out beautifully against glossy evergreen foliage.
Its upright rounded growth habit and dependable cold hardiness make it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, mixed borders, and shaded landscape beds. ‘Colonel Coen’ offers year-round structure and texture while delivering a bold floral display each spring. You will receive a healthy field-grown plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Rhododendron ‘Colonel Coen’ shrub
✔️ Size: approximately 18–21 inches wide
✔️ Healthy, rooted field-grown plant
✔️ Purple flowering evergreen shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Colonel Coen Rhododendron
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Colonel Coen’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established field-grown plant
Sun Requirements: Filtered sun to full sun
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: Approximately 5 feet
Mature Width: 5–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–8
Container Friendly: Yes when young

💡 Care Tip: Protect from harsh winter winds and mulch annually to maintain cool roots and even moisture. Light pruning after flowering encourages dense branching and helps maintain shape.