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Rhododendron catawbiense Album
Album Rhododendron
Pink coloured buds open to a large cluster of white flowers.(Elepidote)
- » Clusters of white, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow blotches
- » Glossy, leathery, green leaves show some fall colour
- » Upright, rounded habit
- » Group: Elepidote
- » Bloom Time: Late midseason
2gal
$76.38
3gal
$104.00
5gal
$123.50
- Category:Broadleaf Evergreens
- Hardiness Zone:5
- Height:150-175 cm
- Spread:150-175 cm
- Bloom Color: White
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Rhododendron catawbiense 'Album'
'Album' was hybridized by A. Waterer. at Knapp Hill, Surrey, G.B. in 1886.
Seed Parent and Pollen Parent: catawbiense hybrid or selection
Predominant Flower Colour: White
Elepidote: Without scales, as opposed to lepidote. Large leaf.
Lepidote: Having scales. Tiny scales typically cover the undersides of the leaves. Small leaf.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rhododendron catawbiense 'Album'
Rhododendrons require constant moisture (but not standing water), a fertile soil with a low pH and grow best in partial shade. Any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set. Plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying, winter winds and sun in an exposed location.