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PJM Elite Rhododendron | Cold Hardy Evergreen
PJM Elite Rhododendron | Cold Hardy Evergreen
$55.00
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65 in stock
Rhododendron 'PJM Elite'
Choose PJM Elite if you want a hardy evergreen rhododendron with lavender-pink spring bloom for a foundation or shrub border. The tradeoff: it needs acidic, well-drained soil and is not the answer for heavy deer pressure.
Buy This If
- You want early spring color.
- You need a hardy evergreen shrub.
- Your soil is acidic and drains well.
Skip This If
- Deer feed heavily in your yard.
- The site stays wet after rain.
- You need a tight formal hedge.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | It gives strong spring color and useful evergreen structure without looking too formal. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in steadily, but it will not give instant size. |
| Maintenance | B | It needs the right soil and moisture balance, but little shaping once established. |
| Deer Resistance | D | Rhododendrons can be browsed, so protect it where deer pressure is regular. |
| Small Space Fit | B- | It works in many home beds, but it needs room to mature naturally. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It offers evergreen cover, but its rounded habit is better for massing than tall screening. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend PJM Elite for customers who want a dependable evergreen rhododendron but do not want a large, loose-growing plant. Set it up in acidic soil and avoid wet low spots.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 5.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 6 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 5.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, mounding, dense |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it stay green in winter?
Yes, though the foliage can take on a darker winter tone.
Does it need pruning?
Only light cleanup after bloom if you want to shape it.
Can it grow near the house?
Yes, if the bed has enough depth and drains well.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Selected for New England performance
We select rhododendrons and azaleas suited for New England conditions, focusing on cold hardiness, bloom reliability, and long-term landscape performance.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-36008
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