Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Album'

Also Known As

Rhododendron catawbiense 'Album'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Album' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Album'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Album'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rhododendron catawbiense 'Album' features large, rounded trusses of frilly, white, funnel-shaped flowers with light yellow markings on the upper lobes. Offers a dense, upright habit with a spreading branch structure up to 6 feet tall and wide and broad, evergreen leaves. Responds well to pruning after flowering. Benefits from evenly moist, well-drained, slightly acidic-based soil and mulch. Use as an informal hedge, accent, foundation plant, mass planting, and for winter interest. Hummingbird and pollinator attractor. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A plant of extreme hardiness and vigor. The pure white flowers with greenish yellow spotting burst from buds that are blushed with lilac. The dark green leaves are slightly convex.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A standard in the trade because it is vigorous and extremely cold hardy. Cupped green foliage sets off the white flowers in late-midseason. Rounded habit.