White Catawba Rhododendron

Rhododendron catawbiense 'Album' (H-1)

Pronunciation: roh-doh-DEN-dron ka-taw-bee-EN-see
SKU #00900
4-8

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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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsTolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); 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.
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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsTolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Holly (Ilex); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); 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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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.