Grandiflorum catawba rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Grandiflorum'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size5 to 6 feet tall5 to 6 feet wide
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Lavender
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Grandiflorum' catawba rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense 'Grandiflorum') is a 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. Its evergreen leaves keep color in winter, and lavender flowers open in spring. Deer tend to pass it by. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Inkberry, Big bluestem, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.