Boursault catawba rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall8 to 10 feet wide
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Lavender
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Boursault' catawba rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault') is an evergreen shrub for specimen planting, hedges, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and dry to moist soil. Lilac-purple, spotted, bell-shaped flowers open late in spring and attract bees and hummingbirds. It grows best in acidic, well-drained soil rich in humus. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Big bluestem, Buttonbush, and Shagbark hickory.