You're growing in this Zip Code:
Change LocationDiscover Plants for Your Area
Boursault Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault' (H-1)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron ka-taw-bee-EN-see
SKU #00905
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Reaches 6 ft. tall and wide in 10 years, 15 ft. tall with age.
Retailers Near You
No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
Ready to Grow?
Ship Monrovia plants directly to your door. Browse a curated selection available online.
Shop Now >
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Does Boursault Catawba Rhododendron produce flowers?
Spring
Is Boursault Catawba Rhododendron evergreen or deciduous?
Boursault Catawba Rhododendron is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Boursault Catawba Rhododendron?
Boursault Catawba Rhododendron is Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Boursault Catawba Rhododendron resistant to pests or animals?
Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Boursault Catawba Rhododendron grow?
Boursault Catawba Rhododendron has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Boursault Catawba Rhododendron in my landscape?
Boursault Catawba Rhododendron is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
What color are Boursault Catawba Rhododendron flowers?
Boursault Catawba Rhododendron produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Boursault Catawba Rhododendron?
Boursault Catawba Rhododendron has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Boursault Catawba Rhododendron?
Good companion plants for Boursault Catawba Rhododendron include: Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coral Bells (Heuchera).
How do I care for Boursault Catawba Rhododendron?
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.
Retailers Near You
No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 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.