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Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'

Also Known As

Rhododendron purpureum Roseum'
Roseum Elegans Rhododendron

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans' plant details

Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, disease-resistant, hedge, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rosy lilac flowers form a pyramidal-shaped truss on this "ironclad" hybrid. Handles most winter weather without problems and can also tolerate hot summer temperatures.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Lavender-pink flowers on a large upright shrub. Very hardy and quite heat tolerant. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

By: Garden World

A beautiful larger rhododendron known for the large, lilac colored flowers. This shrub has a wide, upright form with dense, dark green foliage. Flowering occurs in late spring. An abundant bloomer, 'Roseum elegans' will light up your landscape in spring and provided lovely foliage during the other seasons.

By: The Kinsey Family Farm

You can depend on this hybrid in any subzero climate. The rosy lilac flowers are rated down because of their small size, but they are still beautiful. The medium olive green foliage is produced in abundance and does well in hot climates. (catawbiense hybrid)

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

One of our most popular and reliable rhododendrons. Lilac-rose flowers in dome-shaped trusses rest on disease resistant foliage. Late-midseason bloom. Very hardy, but also very heat tolerant.