Polarnacht Rhododendron

Deep purple blooms! If you're looking for a dynamic addition to your landscape, and crave deliciously deep color, the Polarnacht - or Polar Night - Rhododendron is for you! The Polar Night Rhododendron (Rhododendron x 'Polarnacht') has a fantastic spring presence with dark and dramatic blooms hummingbirds and pollinators!

This compact variety stays short and has a unique spreading form. Rich, vibrant plum wine-colored flowers develop on long trusses above attractive evergreen foliage. Every bloom is daubed with scarlet red "blotch" for added depth.

Growing into a low-growing and spreading broad-leaved evergreen shrub that's 2-3 feet tall but 4-6 feet wide, Polarnacht is a fantastic groundcover and fills large areas with vivid color! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 8, this Rhododendron is as easy-to-grow as they come!

Planting and Application:

Fantastic specimens and accents, these year-round foliage edging and facer plants. Layer this with evergreens to add a sense of mystery and privacy for Meditation Gardens, or near patios. Use this in a carefully cultivated, elegant Japanese-style Zen garden so you can truly study how these beautiful plants grow and change. Butterflies and Hummingbirds love them, too.

Use this wide-spreading evergreen flowering plant to enliven a dreary or hard-to-mow hillside. Slow erosion and fill areas en masse with spring color and year-round greenery, even in winter!

This broadleaf evergreen also makes a superior hedge and foundation planting, providing four seasons of color. Use several of them to create a friendly fence. Because of the low maintenance, carefree nature of this shrub, this is an ideal plant for mass plantings in either commercial or home landscapes. They are wonderfully mass planted as a backdrop for smaller varieties. Create a solid screen by planting 4-5 feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.

• Deep Purple Flowers
• Attractive Broad-Leaved Evergreen Foliage
• Easy to Grow Four-Season Interest
• Dramatic Spring Display
• Hedges, Containers, Accents & Anchors & Specimens

#ProPlantTips For Care

Plant in partial shade, that's either dappled shade all day or morning sun with afternoon shade. For best performance, ensure Rhododendrons are planted in moist, fast-draining, acidic soil for best performance. Replicate their natural habitat of thin mountain soil by creating a mound or raised bed 18 inches tall. Amend the soil with a top dressing of pine needle, peat moss, and perlite pellets, and use about a 3-4 inch layer of mulch for insulation and moisture retention. "Mound up" by planting them in a shallower hole than usual.

Leave several inches of root ball showing above ground. Then, cover with a thick layer of pine mulch (avoid touching the mulch to the stem). Keep these evenly moist and pull weeds as they appear. It's best to prune only right after the flowers are done so the new growth that develops after flowering will make flower buds for next spring.

• Partial Shade & Dappled Shade
• Moist, Well-Drained Soil
• Prefers Acidic Soil
• Prune Only Immediately After Flowering
• Low Maintenance in Well-Drained Soil

The Polarnacht Rhododendron will add dramatic beauty to your garden year-round! This is a lovely variety that's in very high demand. Order now at Nature Hills Nursery and consider this your lucky day!

Azalea and Rhododendron Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best place to plant an Azalea bush?

Azaleas and Rhododendrons prefer partial shade (both dappled shade all day or morning sun with afternoon shade). Plant in a slightly acidic, consistently moist, enriched and well-drained soil location for best results. Their shallow roots dislike soggy soil but thrive with a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch over their surface.

How big does an Azalea bush get?

Polarnacht Rhododendron can reach around 2-3 feet tall and spreads 4-6 feet wide in optimal conditions.

Are Azalea bushes low maintenance?

Azalea and Rhododendron shrubs are very easy to grow and low maintenance. Water during drought, prune only after flowering and fertilize with an acid-loving organic, slow-release flowering plant fertilizer.

What is the difference between Rhododendrons and Azaleas?

All Azaleas are Rhododendrons but not all Rhodondendrons are Azaleas. Azalea tends to be smaller-sized with smaller leaves and stems, while Rhododendrons can be larger with stout branching and larger bloom trusses. There can both be either deciduous or broad-leaved evergreens.

How Do I Find Azalea and Rhododendron Bushes for Sale Near Me?

Make your life easier and your yard happier by shopping for Azaleas at NatureHills.com online nursery. You'll find a massive selection of flowering bushes for sale, including many lovely varieties!

Choose the right shrub for your area by first finding your growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.

Place your order, knowing it's backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren't sent to prohibited areas.

Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest to ship through and into.

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