Description
English Roseum Rhododendron thrives in Massachusetts gardens, offering stunning clusters of lilac-purple flowers with rose accents in mid-spring. This broadleaf evergreen shrub maintains its deep green foliage throughout winter, creating year-round interest. It flourishes in well-drained, highly acidic soil enriched with peat moss, making it a low-maintenance yet striking choice for landscapes.
With an upright spreading habit, English Roseum Rhododendron provides a beautiful contrast to finer foliage plants. Its trumpet-shaped blooms emerge from deep purple buds, adding a pop of vibrant color to shaded garden spaces. Ideal for partial shade, this hardy shrub enhances foundation plantings and woodland borders with its lush, showy presence.
Each plant comes in a #2 (2 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Rhododendron catawbiense 'English Roseum'
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around twice a week during the growing season
Soil: moist, acidic, rich, well draining soil
Zone: 5 – 7
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: multi-stemmed evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (8'), width (7')
Blooming Season: flowers in mid spring
Growth Rate: slow
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