Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense
Zones 4–8perennial72" tall🐝 pollinator🌾 native
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Peak bloom: May
How to plant
Plant in spring or fall in acidic, well-drained soil. Mulch heavily; never let soil dry out.
- Sunlight
- part sun
- Spacing
- 48" between plants
- Mature height
- 72"
- Row placement
- back of bed
From authoritative sources
Aggregated from USA National Phenology Network.
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