Description
Rhododendron – Roseum Elegans (Botanical Name: Rhododendron Catawbiense Roseum Elegans) is a stunning broadleaf evergreen shrub that features clusters of lilac-purple trumpet-shaped flowers with soft pink overtones in mid-spring. This hardy shrub, with its upright, mounding form, reaches a mature height of 7 feet and a spread of 6 feet, making it a perfect addition to a variety of garden landscapes. The foliage remains lush and green year-round, providing enduring beauty.
This variety thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring well-drained, highly acidic, organic soil for optimal growth. It’s essential to keep the soil moist but not soggy, as waterlogging can harm the plant. Roseum Elegans is perfect for zones 6 to 8 and is a long-living shrub that can endure for 40 years or more when given proper care. Its striking blooms and evergreen nature provide beauty and elegance to your garden year after year.
Each plant comes in a #6 (6 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 Roseum Elegans
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: keep soil moist, but not soggy
Soil: highly acidic, organic, well draining soil
Zone: 6 – 8
Plant Shape: mounding
Plant Type: evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (7'), width (6')
Blooming Season: spring
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