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White Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Album' (H-1)
Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron ka-taw-bee-EN-see
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.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); 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. |
| History | A "Proven Performer" by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Catawba Album is one of the original varieties selected to be part of the 'Ironclad Series' by Anthony Waterer. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
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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.