POLARNACHT RHODODENDRON 3gal

If you want a splash of deep, regal color that looks like it belongs in a high-end estate, the Polarnacht Rhododendron is the absolute king of the shade garden. I love this variety because "Polarnacht" translates to "Polar Night," and those frilly, funnel-shaped blooms are a stunning, midnight purple that almost looks black in the shadows. It grows into a lush, rounded mound that stays a manageable 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for a foundational planting or a woodland border.

This beauty prefers dappled sun or part shade, especially protection from our intense afternoon heat, and it thrives in acidic, well-drained soil. Best of all, the thick, leathery evergreen leaves are generally ignored by deer and rabbits, so you can enjoy that dark, glossy foliage all year long without a worry. It is a sophisticated, hardy shrub that brings a "wow" factor to those quieter, cooler corners of your yard. 

#WattersGardenCenter #PolarnachtRhododendron #PurpleFlowers #DeerResistant #ShadeGardening