Scientific Name
Rhododendron maximum
Common Name
Rosebay rhododendron

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: --
Site Requirements: Partial shade; cool, moist, well-drained soil
Height: 4 to 15 feet
Width: --
Texture: --
Form: Loose, open shrub
Flower/Fruit: 5" rose, purplish pink to white flowers in early summer; olive green to orange spots
Foliage: Alternate, simple dark green leaves; 4 to 8" long
Comments: Native to portions of east coast with cool, moist soil; flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies
Cultivars: var. album: white flowers;
var. purpureum: deep pink to purple flowers;
var. roseum: reddish buds, pink flowers, red stems, dark green leaves, vigorous, 8 to 12 feet tall
   

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