Pink Rosebay Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum 'Roseum' (H-1)
SKU
40576
Spectacular late spring color from showy trusses of enchanting pink flowers on a vigorous, large, broadly rounded shrub with leathery, dark green foliage on red stems. Tolerates heavy shade and thrives in cooler regions but benefits from protection from winter winds. Works well as a seasonal specimen in a mixed shrub border. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- Stein's Garden & Home
5400 S. 27th St. Milwaukee WI 53221
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7027 South 27th Street Franklin WI 53132
- Milaeger's Garden Mart
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| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-do-DEN-dron MAKS-ih-mum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden, Naturalized Areas |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, North American Native Selection, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
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, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!