Rhododendron Grandiflorum

Rhododendron catawbense ‘Grandiflorum’

An old classic rhododendron variety with long lasting, attractive lavender-purple flowers with cinnamon speckles on the upper petals that gradually fade to a light purple. A vigorous and very hardy variety with a dense growing habit making it a good choice for a large woodland garden or informal hedging and screening.
 
Native to: Asia
Eventual height and spread: 2m x 2m

Flowering time: May
Soil: moist, well drained, humus rich, acidic
Position: partial shade
Winter hardy