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Rhododendron 'Catalina'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 5b-8b

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Rhododendron 'Catalina' plant details

Rhododendron 'Catalina' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring magenta, pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Catalina'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: magenta, pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Catalina'

USDA Zones: 5b - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Frilly little flowers in compact, rounded dome shaped trusses cascade profusely over this medium green, fairly well behaved plant. Flowers with medium pink throats and strong magenta margins fade to white with pink margins giving the truss a multicolored effect through the bloom season.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Distinctive flowers of a strong, pure pink, lighter on the inside. Midseason bloom. Dense habit.
Medium pink throat, fading to white.

Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Catalina' plant

How to Grow Rhododendron 'Catalina'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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