The dark purple flowers have a darker red/purple eye. Foliage is leathery, dark green and holds throughout the winter. Habit is a wide, but compact, mound. Ask about special care instructions for acid loving plants. Botanical Name- Rhododendron x ‘Tapestry’ Pronunciation- roh-doh-DEN-dron ex Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 6 ft Sun Exposure- Part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, enriched soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Hosta ‘Guacamole’ – bold leaves vs pastel blooms, partial shade Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), hummingbirds (some species); caution with toxic nectar in large amounts Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune right after flowering; use acidic fertilizer and keep soil evenly moist. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove deadwood and maintain shape. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay and maintain acidity with peat or pine bark. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Root rot, lace bugs, powdery mildew
