White Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Album' (H-1)
SKU
00900
Stunning clusters of white trumpet-shaped flowers in mid-spring. Large, narrow, dark green foliage cloaks the upright, rounded form. One of the hardiest and most dependable, this classic Ironclad rhododendron is sun and shade tolerant but thrives as an understory shrub in a dappled sun position. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Wojton's Nursery
1718 W. Main St. Collegeville PA 19426
- Gardner's Ldsp. Nursery
535 E. Uwchlan Ave(rt 113) Chester Springs PA 19425
- Pickering Valley Feed & Farm Store
305 Gordon Drive Exton PA 19341
- Lowe's
200-B Mill Road, Pob 1028 Oaks PA 19456
| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-doh-DEN-dron ka-taw-bee-EN-see |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!