Boursault Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault' (H-1)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron ka-taw-bee-EN-see
SKU #00905
| Description | Large bell-shaped trusses of lavender flowers with occasional reddish brown markings provide a spectacular display in spring. The dense, upright habit has a uniform, spreading branch structure with broad, evergreen leaves. Beautiful as an accent plant, or massed in a border or informal hedge. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Reaches 6 ft. tall and wide in 10 years, 15 ft. tall with age. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care | Provide organically rich, acidic, well-drained soil with a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Protect from harsh afternoon sun. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, prefers evenly moist but not soggy soil. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Timonium, Maryland 21093 -
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Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 -
Lowe's 1400 Taylor Avenue
Parkville, Maryland 21234
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