(Rhododendron) Enjoy the large clusters of blooms on Dandy Man Purple Rhododendron. Each flower cluster consists of many tubular bell shaped blooms in the spring. The rich lavender blooms with an orange speckled eye, contrast well with the deep green foliage. Standing 6-8 feet tall and wide, it is a hard-working Rhododendron, hardy down to zone 4, yet heat tolerant to zone 9. Add a splash of spring color by planting Dandy Man Purple in a part shade to full sun location, remembering to keep the shallow root system mulched to retain moisture. Dandy Man Purple Rhododendron is a Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrub.