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Ericaceae
Trees and shrubs
Rhododendron 'Bloombux Magenta'
Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
Family
Ericaceae
Rhododendron 'Blue Baron' is a compact, rounded shrub prized for its abundant flowering in a rare and striking shade of intense lavender-blue. Its flowers appear in spring in large clusters over glossy, dark green evergreen foliage that remains decorative year-round. Despite its refined appearance, it is highly hardy and ideal for beds in acidic soil, cool shade settings, or in a pot on a sheltered patio. 'Blue Baron' is a unique choice for introducing a fresh, soft, and luminous note to a woodland garden.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Minimum temperature
'-28°C
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Magenta
Foliage color
Blue
Foliage type
Persistent
Growth rate
slow
Bloom period
Spring
Fruiting
Fruiting absent or very rare.
Maximum height
80 to 100 cm (31 to 39 inches)
Maximum width
1 m (3 feet)
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Helps repel certain pests
Repellent
