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.
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Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers pot. They will ship individually, directly from our grower to your home garden. Please note that shipping is calculated per plant.
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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