What purple plant next to Rhodadendrum

I would like to put a plant in front of Rhod in semi shade prob more shade than sun on North Wall.Ideally evergreen but not nercessary. I have just planted my back garden and all the foliage looks alivel I have a green acer rhod guelder rose and holly. I want something to stand out.

 

Hi Compost Maker,

At the risk of sounding like i know (which i'm not sure that i do) what i am talking about. If the Rhododendron is in erichaceous soil which i would think it is, have you thought about a camelia? I have a bright pink Rhodo and i'm planning on re-siting my camelia next to it

 

Thanks. I would try a camelia except I can on ly find pink ones and the rhod is pink.

 

You can get a cream Camellia, wouldn't stand out tho how about some seasonal bulbs or sumfink, that way you can change whenever you like :D

If you want something permanent i think blue would be striking flower-wise, look on the Thompson and Morgan site they have a wide range :D

 

How about this one, i've got the bit between my teeth and i'm running with it :D

http://www.halcyonplants.co.uk/index.php?page=product_details&product_id=560

 

Try a magnolia. 'Yellow River' is a fairly new strain and it's well.....yellow and goes great with pink. I can put you on to someone if you have difficulty getting one.

If you must have purple, then a buddleia may be nice. Ask Paula. She's an expert on butterfly bushes. :D

 

Sarra,

I want won! :D