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Roseum Elegans Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Roseum Elegans'
Plant Description
Vigorous-growing, medium-size evergreen shrub. Valued for its large trusses of rose-lilac flowers. Prefers cooler regions but some protection from winter wind is helpful. Use as an accent or specimen.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
Plant Type: Evergreen Broadleaf Shrub
Height: 6-8?
Flower Color: Purple flowers
Foliage: Thick Dark Green
Location: Sun, Part Shade
Spread: 6-8?
Bloom Period: Late Spring
Shape: Spreading
Growth Rate: Moderate