Rhododendron Maximum Rosebay
Rosebay Rhododendron
Rosebay rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) is a large evergreen shrub with leathery dark green leaves. Clusters of white to pink flowers, often marked inside with greenish or orange spots, appear later than many spring-flowering rhododendrons.
The broad leafy framework gives woodland plantings substantial year-round structure. Older specimens can exceed small-garden dimensions, so allow room for the branches and shallow root system to spread.
Grow in partial shade with acidic, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Provide dappled shade and protect the shallow roots from heat and drought.
Size
• Height: 10–20 ft+
• Width: 5–12 ft
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 3a–7b
Best Uses
• Woodland Gardens
• Border
• Specimen
- Plant type
- Broadleaf Evergreen, Evergreen Shrub, Flowering Shrub
- Height
- 10-20 ft+
- Width
- 5-12 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 3a–7b
- Sunlight
- Part shade
- Bloom time
- Summer
- Flower color
- Pink, White
- Leaf color
- Dark Green
- Fall color
- Dark Green
- Fruit color
- Brown
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Soil
- Acidic, Humus rich, Moist well-drained
- Landscape use
- Border, Specimen, Woodland Gardens
- Shape
- Open Canopy, Upright
- Bark
- Platy
- Fruit
- No
- Fragrant
- No
- Deer resistant
- No
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- No
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