Rhododendron ‘Blue Tit’

Noted for its lavender-blue spring flowers, Rhododendron ‘Blue Tit’ is a compact, mounding, dense, evergreen shrub producing incredibly eye-catching flower clusters. Blooming in mid-spring, each cluster (or truss) can hold up to 3-5 attractive, trumpet-shaped, violet-blue flowers, whose color intensifies with age. Borne at the tips of the upright branches, the blossoms contrast beautifully with the evergreen foliage of rounded dark green leaves which emerge bright green. Raised and introduced by J. Waterer, this early midseason Rhododendron is cold hardy, and ideal for small gardens. 

• Grows with a dense, spreading habit, up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm) 
• A part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, acidic, humusy, well-drained soils. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers. Mulch annually with leaf mold to retain moisture, control weeds, and cool the soil.
• Perfect for borders, as a flowering hedge or privacy screen, for containers and small gardens.
• Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds. 
• Removing spent flowers promotes new growth
• Pruning should be done immediately after flowering.
• All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.