catawba rhododendron or mountain rosebay
Rhododendron Catawbiense Grandiflorum
Name
Botanical name: | Rhododendron Catawbiense Grandiflorum |
Colloquial name: | catawba rhododendron or mountain rosebay |
Growth
Growth form: | upright bushy growth |
Mature height: | 4 - 5 Meter |
Growth: | 15 – 25 cm per year |
Leaf
Foliage: | ovate, glossy |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Leaf color: | dark green |
Blossom / fruit
Blossom: | Funnel-shaped |
Flowering period: | May to June |
Flower color: | purple |
Miscellaneous
Soil type: | normal garden soil, higher pH, permeable |
Location: | full sun, semi shade, shade |
Flowering period: | all year round |
Requirement: | 1 - 3 per Meter |
Use for: | woodland borderplant, hedge plant, groupingplant |
Ships as: | as pot plant |
Hardiness: | yes |