English Roseum Rhododendron - 3 Gallon Pot
$62.98
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English Roseum Rhododendron - 3 Gallon Pot
$62.98
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$75.00
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Description
English Roseum Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense 'English Roseum'
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b (hot climates) Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity: 6-10'
Width at Maturity: 6-10'
Spacing: 5-6' for solid hedges; 12' for space between plants
Flower Color: Rose-Lilac with Ginger Brown spotted throats
Flower Size: 2" in 5 to 6 in diameter clusters
Flowering Period: Mid Spring
Flower Type: Single, in rounded clusters
Fragrant Flowers: -
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fragrant Foliage: -
Berries: -
Berry Color: -
Sun Needs: Full Sun in cool summer climates, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade, or All Day Filtered Sun in hot summer climates
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy, Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.0 (Acid)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention
Resistances: Cold (-30F), Humidity, Insect, Full Sun in cool climates
Description
'English Roseum'' is a hardy and easy-to-grow native Catawba Rhododendron that can handle temperatures down to -30ºF. Depending on your location, she features abundant, large, long-lasting clusters of gorgeous flowers in mid or late spring with lilac-tinted rose-pink petals and ginger-colored spots on the upper dorsal. Dark green lustrous and disease-resistant evergreen leaves are an excellent backdrop for the spring flowers. A dense and vigorous grower up to 10 feet tall and wide over time makes for an impressive, eye-catching specimen in landscape or woodland borders and home foundation plantings. It will tolerate full sun in cool or mild summer climates; however, we think Rhodos look and perform their best in a partially shaded setting that provides some filtered sun or shade during the afternoon, especially in hot summer climates. This glorious beauty will always have you looking forward to spring!
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 6 to 10 feet tall and equally as wide, the English Roseum Rhododendron is ideal for use as a specimen or as a natural hedge or privacy screen in partially shaded landscape and woodland borders. A fine accent against a large open wall or to frame corners of homes and other buildings. It does exceptionally well on fertile embankments, hillsides, and slopes. It can be grown in large pots but will eventually need to be transplanted to the landscape where it will have more room to grow. A fine addition to pink theme gardens, rhododendron and azalea gardens, Asian or zen gardens, and woodland gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 5 to 6 feet apart for solid hedges; 12 feet or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
A little good advice goes a long way when it comes to success growing Rhododendrons. Rhododendrons are easy to grow and care for when planted right and in the right spot.
The English Roseum Rhododendron thrives in a moist but well-drained acidic soil rich in organic matter and part shade, preferably morning sun with shade or filtered sun during the afternoon. All-day dappled shade is fine as well. In cool or mild summer climates, it will tolerate full sun. Remember that constantly soggy or wet soil is problematic whether growing in the ground or containers. Some soils, such as heavy clay, quick-draining sand, or otherwise poor soils, might need to be amended to provide sufficient nutrients, better soil drainage, and/or moisture retention. In containers, select a pot with a drainage hole(s) and use a 50/50 blend of professional potting mix and potting soil. Avoid using any native soil in pots. Feed Rhododendrons after they bloom with an acid-loving formula such as an Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron Food.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below for helpful advice from our experts on planting and caring for Rhododendrons.
How To Plant A Rhododendron
How To Fertilize & Water A Rhododendron
How To Prune A Rhododendron
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