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 |
