A cold-hardy evergreen with early purple blooms and a tough, compact habit, the reliable rhododendron that shows up every year
FEATURES:
- Early-season lavender-purple blooms for a spring kickoff when gardens are just waking up
- Compact, dense evergreen habit that stays tidy and landscape-friendly
- Exceptional cold hardiness for dependable performance in northern climates
- Small, leathery leaves that create a neat, refined texture year-round
- Great foundation and border shrub for structure, massing, and easy layering
- Winter foliage color in deep burgundy-purple tones for added off-season interest
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Want an instantly more “designed” bed? Mass three of these together instead of planting one lonely shrub. A small group reads intentional, adds depth, and looks lush even in winter. Then edge the bed with something low and clean, like a simple groundcover, and the whole planting feels buttoned-up.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 3-5' tall
- Mature Width: 3-5' wide
- Exposure: Part Shade/Shade
- Spacing: 3-5' apart
P.J.M. Rhododendron
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Rhododendron x 'P.J.M.'
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A cold-hardy evergreen with early purple blooms and a tough, compact habit, the reliable rhododendron that shows up every year
FEATURES:
- Early-season lavender-purple blooms for a spring kickoff when gardens are just waking up
- Compact, dense evergreen habit that stays tidy and landscape-friendly
- Exceptional cold hardiness for dependable performance in northern climates
- Small, leathery leaves that create a neat, refined texture year-round
- Great foundation and border shrub for structure, massing, and easy layering
- Winter foliage color in deep burgundy-purple tones for added off-season interest
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Want an instantly more “designed” bed? Mass three of these together instead of planting one lonely shrub. A small group reads intentional, adds depth, and looks lush even in winter. Then edge the bed with something low and clean, like a simple groundcover, and the whole planting feels buttoned-up.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 3-5' tall
- Mature Width: 3-5' wide
- Exposure: Part Shade/Shade
- Spacing: 3-5' apart
Why plant P.J.M. Rhododendron?
P.J.M. is the rhododendron you plant when you want beauty without the babysitting. It’s famously cold-hardy, forming a compact evergreen mound that looks clean and intentional through every season. Then it does its best trick early in spring: lavender-purple blooms that arrive when you’re still side-eyeing winter and asking it politely to leave.
Even after the flowers fade, the shrub keeps earning its spot. The foliage is dense and leathery, and in winter it can take on deep burgundy-purple tones, adding color when most landscapes are running on bark and wishful thinking. It’s a true workhorse, but make it stylish.
How to use P.J.M. Rhododendron in the landscape?
Use it as a foundation evergreen where you want reliable structure and early spring color without a plant that grows too large. It’s perfect along walkways and entries, where the compact form stays tidy and the early blooms feel like a seasonal welcome sign. In woodland borders, plant it in groups to create evergreen massing under taller trees, then weave in hostas, ferns, and spring bulbs for a layered look that stays interesting after bloom. Pair it with white-flowering shrubs or silver foliage plants for contrast, or echo the purple blooms with nearby perennials to create a cohesive spring palette.
Frequently Asked Questions
The blooms are lavender to purple, appearing early in spring for a bright, classic rhododendron flower display.
Yes. P.J.M. is widely valued for strong cold hardiness, making it a dependable evergreen choice in colder regions when planted in acidic, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.
Deadheading spent trusses is optional but helps keep the plant tidy. If shaping is needed, prune lightly right after flowering. Avoid heavy pruning later in the season, since next year’s buds form on new growth.
