(Rhododendron) Enjoy the stunning blooms of Rhododendron just a little bit earlier by adding Black Hat to your landscape. Rhododendron Black Hat is a ‘PJM’ type but with an early bloom set that lasts longer. This compact spring bloomer stands 3 feet tall and wide and features dark evergreen foliage. The cooler the weather the darker the leaves. In the spring bright pink buds open to lavender pink blooms. Black Hat features small leaves and has a well branched, dense habit resulting in more flowers. Grown in full sun to part shade, Black Hat offers several seasons of color from its stunning foliage to its beautiful blooms. Black Hat is a Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrub.