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Rhododendron 'Boursault'-Evergreen Shrub-Vibrant Blooms 35 Gallon

Rhododendron 'Boursault'-Evergreen Shrub-Vibrant Blooms 35 Gallon

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Rhododendron 'Boursault'

Description

Rhododendron 'Boursault' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant, large trusses of pink to purple flowers. It is a popular choice for gardeners due to its lush foliage and impressive blooms that add a splash of color to any landscape.

Suggested Uses

This Rhododendron is ideal for use as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or as part of a woodland garden. It can also be used to create a colorful hedge or screen.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Boursault'
  • Common Name Common Name: Boursault' Rhododendron
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 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: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Camellias

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, rich in organic matter.
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers higher humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots from freezing.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Ensure the crown is at soil level.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in early spring.
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds and avoid planting in areas with heavy clay soil.
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