Rhododendron catawbiense Boursault
Rhododendron catawbiense Boursault

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Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'

Rhododendron

  • Clusters of dark, rose-lavender flowers with yellow blotches
  • Glossy, leathery, green leaves
  • Shows some fall color
  • Upright, rounded habit

  • Category: Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
  • Height: 6-15 ft
  • Spread: 6-15 ft
  • Bloom Color: Lavender, Yellow
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Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Hedge
• Mass Planting
• Woodland Garden
Habit
• Mounding
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Additional Information about Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'

'Boursault' was hybridized by Boursault and is a Catawbiense hybrid.

Seed Parent and Pollen Parent: catawbiense hybrid or selection

Predominant Flower Colour: Purple

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 'Boursault'

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.