About This Product
Botanical Name: Rhododendron catawbiense 'Purpureum Elegans'
Common Name: Purple Catawba Rhododendron
Purple flower heads top this evergreen, rounded shrub. Thick dark leaves and a broad habit make a strong screen in woodland beds, while early insects visit the bloom. Use it for tall foundation groups, hedges, or background massing. Filtered light, acid soil rich in leaf mold, and regular water support growth. All parts are toxic.
USDA Zone: Zones 4 - 8
Sunset Zone: Zones 4 - 9, 14 - 24
Mature Height: 6 - 8 feet
Mature Width: 6 - 8 feet
Light Needs: Partial Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs: Regular
