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Edith Bosley Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Edith Bosley' (H-1)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron
SKU #06832
One of the best on the market, offering large trusses of blooms for a dramatic spring display. Better than 'Purple Splendor', having larger, deeper purple flowers with a darker flair, along with exceptional cold hardiness and cleaner, longer lasting foliage. Ideal for foundation plantings or mixed borders. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing, upright, rounded form; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Gardenia (Gardenia); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Gardenia (Gardenia); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.