A nice Rhody that handles sun and wind even better are the PJM's. They were developed at Weston Nurseries and are smaller leaved and more compact overall. Many varieties turn a nice green bronze overwinter...although I've heard some say they look brown, as in dead. I like them and like Rob said,
robertduval14 said:(Everyone grows these up here...everyone).
http://www.missouribotanicalga...
I have to say I'm surprised to read MOBOT's statements about them being so sensitive to sun. This is a gas station shrub around here.