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    Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Boursault'

    Also Known As

    • Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Boursault' plant details

    Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Boursault' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring lavender, magenta and pink 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 'Catawbiense Boursault'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender, magenta and pink blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Boursault'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault' features large, rounded trusses of frilly lavender petals with the occasional reddish brown markings. Offers a dense, upright habit with a spreading branch structure and broad, evergreen leaves. Growth habit can reach 6 feet tall and wide in 10 years and 15 feet tall at maturity. 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, mass planting and for winter interest. Hummingbird and pollinator attractor. Deer and rabbit resistant. Photo credit Wikimedia

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A hardy selection with rose-lilac flowers on a plant of good, sturdy habit. It has pleasant, medium-green foliage.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    A hardy selection with rose-lilac blossoms on a plant of good, sturdy habit. It has pleasant, medium-green foliage.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Abundant dark rose-lilac flowers rest against nice bright green foliage in late-midseason. Ironclad hardiness. Dense, spreading habit.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Boursault' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron 'Catawbiense Boursault'

    • 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

      • pink
      • lavender
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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