Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’ – Evergreen Rhododendron | Frilly Deep Purple Blooms | 12–15 Inch Field Grown Plant

Add bold color and elegant texture to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’, a striking evergreen rhododendron prized for its richly colored frilled purple blooms and glossy evergreen foliage. Blooming in late midseason, this beautiful variety produces dramatic deep purple flowers with softly lighter centers and heavily ruffled petal edges, creating exceptional depth and contrast in the garden. Its full, well-shaped evergreen habit provides year-round structure and visual interest long after the flowering season ends. Hardy and reliable, ‘Purple Lace’ makes an excellent accent shrub for woodland gardens, entryways, foundation plantings, and ornamental borders where its vivid floral display can truly stand out. Developed from the parentage of ‘Britannia’ × ‘Purple Splendour,’ this cultivar combines bold bloom color with dependable evergreen beauty. You will receive a healthy live field-grown plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’ plant
✔️ Approximately 12–15 inches tall
✔️ Healthy, rooted field-grown evergreen shrub
✔️ Frilly deep purple flowering rhododendron
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Lace Rhododendron
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established field-grown plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sunlight
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
Mature Height: Approximately 5 feet in 10 years
Growth Habit: Full rounded evergreen shrub
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–8
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -5°F (-21°C)
Bloom Time: Late midseason
Bloom Color: Deep purple with lighter centers
Fragrance: None
Container Friendly: Yes, while young and excellent for shaded patios

💡 Care Tip: Rhododendrons thrive in acidic soil with organic mulch to maintain cool roots and even moisture. Light pruning after flowering helps preserve shape and encourage healthy branching.