Boursault Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault' (H-1)

Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron ka-taw-bee-EN-see
SKU #00905
4-8

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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.
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.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsTolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHolly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care InstructionsProvide 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
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsTolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHolly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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.

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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.