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Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron Catawbiense

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Overview

Rhododendron catawbiense, commonly known as Catawba Rhododendron, is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height with a similar spread. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it bears clusters of vivid purple blooms in late spring. Preferring well-drained, acidic soil, it requires partial shade. It's excellent for mass planting and woodland gardens, with large, leathery leaves providing year-round interest. Space 4-6 feet apart for landscape design.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — commonly known as Catawba Rhododendron

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
6–10 Ft.
Mature width
6–10 Ft.

Classification

Family
Ericaceae

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Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — ensuring consistent moisture without waterlogging the roots; sometimes with dapples of yellow or brown within
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — Consider incorporating this stunning shrub as a foundation plant, image 50
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — or as a naturalized element in woodland settings for year-round interest; thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — pink flowers in the garden; the Catawba Rhododendron presents a commanding presence
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — shrub for half or shade; or as a naturalized element in woodland settings for year-round interest
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — shrub with pink blooms; this rhododendron thrives in well-drained
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it bears clusters of vivid purple blooms in late spring; it prefers, image 57
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — is an evergreen shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height with a similar spread; its sturdy nature is, image 56
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — commonly known as Catawba Rhododendron; preferring well-drained, acidic soil, it requires partial, image 55
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — Native to the Southern Appalachians; shrub with pink blooms, image 62
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — leathery leaves providing year-round interest; deep green leaves provide a rich backdrop to the, image 60
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — Space 4-6 feet apart for landscape design; when designing your landscape, image 61
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — It's excellent for mass planting and woodland gardens, image 59
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — Preferring well-drained, acidic soil, it requires partial shade; pink flowers in the garden, image 58
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — Its sturdy nature is complemented by dark, leathery leaves that measure around 4 to 6 inches, image 65
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — the Catawba Rhododendron presents a commanding presence; clustering in globular trusses of 15 to, image 64
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — deep green leaves provide a rich backdrop to the plant's showy blooms; shrub for half or shade, image 66
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron Catawbiense) — this species is well-adapted to a variety of conditions; leathery leaves providing year-round, image 63

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