Description
In mid-spring, Roseum Elegans Rhododendron is adorned with clusters of lilac-purple trumpet-shaped flowers with delicate shell pink overtones, complemented by its lush green evergreen foliage. With a mature height of about 7 feet and a spread of 6 feet, this shrub maintains a mounding shape, making it an excellent choice for various landscape settings. Growing at a slow rate and it can live for 40 years or more under ideal conditions.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Roseum Elegans prefers to be away from hot, dry locations and requires consistently moist, well-draining soil for optimal growth. It is crucial to avoid standing water, as this shrub is sensitive to waterlogging. Furthermore, it is essential to provide rich, acidic soils to prevent chlorosis of the foliage in alkaline conditions. While somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, it benefits from being planted in a sheltered location and may require winter protection in exposed areas.
Rhododendron – Roseum Elegans is a superb addition to any outdoor landscape, adding elegance and charm with its vibrant blooms and evergreen foliage. Its adaptability to partial shade makes it suitable for various garden settings, while its hardiness ensures long-lasting beauty year after year. Consider planting this stunning shrub in well-drained, acidic soil enriched with peat moss to enhance its growth and blooming potential.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers pot. They will ship individually, directly from our grower to your home garden.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Rhododendron catawbiense 'Roseum Elegans'
Light: full sun – partial sun (avoid direct afternoon sun)
Watering: regular watering
Soil: acidic, moist, well draining soil with organic matter
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: upright, spreading
Plant Type: evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (7') , width (6')
Blooming Season: mid-late spring
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