Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron catawbiense

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Rhododendron catawbiense
Family Ericaceae
Genus Rhododendron
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Common Name(s) Azalea
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Features Foliage, Flowers, Scent
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This species is an evergreen shrub, the leaves are glossy dark green, oblong to ovate with a pale green underside. The flowers are bell-shaped red-purple and are borne in late spring and early summer.

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Shelter ShelteredModerate Shelter
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Hardiness hardy
Drainage Well DrainedPoorly Drained
Moist conditions with high humidity.
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Needs humus-rich (moderate fertility) clay and well drained. Hardy hybrids prefer water-logged soils
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