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Album Catawba Rhododendron-Evergreen Shrub-Perfect for Privacy Screens 3/4' w B&B

Album Catawba Rhododendron-Evergreen Shrub-Perfect for Privacy Screens 3/4' w B&B

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Rhododendron 'Album'

Description

The Rhododendron 'Album' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its large, showy white flowers that bloom in late spring. This cultivar is a part of the Catawba Rhododendron group, which is prized for its hardiness and lush foliage. The plant provides a striking contrast in any garden setting with its dark green leaves and brilliant blooms.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as part of a woodland garden. Its dense foliage makes it suitable for privacy screens and hedges. The flowers are excellent for cutting and can be used in floral arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Album'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Album' Catawba Rhododendron
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-8 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Camellias, Ferns

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid planting in areas with heavy clay or poor drainage.
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