Pink Rosebay Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum 'Roseum' (H-1)
Pronunciation: roh-do-DEN-dron MAKS-ih-mum
SKU #40576
| Description | 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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| Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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