Rhododendron catawbiense
rhododendron 'Catawbiense Grandiflorum'
Flower Color
Description
A large evergreen shrub, up to about 4m high, with a rounded habit and broadly elliptic, glossy dark green leaves. Produces rounded clusters of funnel-shaped, lilac flowers with cinnamon-coloured speckles on the upper petals, from late spring to early summer
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
Acid
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenFlower borders and bedsWall side borders