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Rhododendron Dorothy Amateis
Common Name: Rhododendron (subgenus Rhododendron) 'Dorothy Amateis'
Dorothy Amateis (Rhododendron ‘Dorothy Amateis’) is an evergreen rhododendron with purple flowers. Its display arrives in the later part of the rhododendron flowering season, with the exact timing influenced by local weather. The flower tubes widen into flared faces that display the color clearly. Wavy petal edges give the clusters additional texture.
The plant develops upright branching and a rounded outline. Its foliage is retained through winter, keeping a leafy framework between flowering seasons. It can provide a flowering focal point within a mixed shrub border or woodland-edge planting.
Give it acidic, humus-rich soil that stays moist and drains freely. A sheltered position with filtered light or morning sun is a useful starting point; protect the roots from prolonged drying and keep mulch clear of the stems.
Size guide
• Height: About 5 ft at 10 years; growth continues afterward
• Width: Allow for the cultivar’s natural branch spread; a verified numerical spread is not available in this reference.
Hardiness
• Approximate cold tolerance: -15°F
• USDA cold-limit equivalent: Zone 5b
This equivalence is calculated from the published temperature rating. Local conditions and summer climate also affect performance.
Best Uses
• Border
• Woodland Gardens
• Accent Plant
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen, Evergreen Shrub, Flowering evergreen shrub |
| Width: | 4 ' |
| Height: | 5 ft+ |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit: | No |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 5b–9 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Part shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring to summer |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Woodland Gardens, Accent Plant, Border |
| Shape: | Rounded, Upright |
| Soil Type | Acidic, Moist well-drained, Humus rich |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |
| Est. 10-Yr Height: | 5 ft |
