Rhododendron benhallii (formerly Menziesia ciliicalyx) 'Plum Drops'

This is a slow-growing and choice, compact deciduous shrub with a somewhat horizontally branched and rounded habit. The small and rounded leaves are quite hairy and color up quite attractively in the autumn. The exquisite deep rose-purple flowers (mid-spring) are small and bell-shaped, hanging in showy clusters beneath the newly emerging foliage. Perfect in a woodland garden but also quite successful in full sun if well-watered. This is a stunning and very slow-growing species native to Japan. Rarely offered.

Plant Characteristics

• Outdoors

• Full sun
• Partial shade

• 0 and below

R1 - easy and reliable using standard methods of cultivation

Not Fragrant

2 feet+

Small band