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Rhododendron maximum
Also Known As
- American Rhododendron
- Big Rhododendron
- Great Laurel Rhododendron
- Great Rhododendron
- Rose Bay Rhododendron
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'-15'
- W: 6'-12'
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Rhododendron maximum plant details
Rhododendron maximum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron maximum
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron maximum
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Rhododendron maximum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Shrub
Zones
7a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6b-9b
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 5'-7'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6b-9b
Size
Height: 6'
Width: 3'
- mostly sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6b-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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