Rhododendron Carolinianum

Carolina Rhododendron 

An upright, spreading evergreen shrub that shows off striking, sweet-scented masses of rosy purple, pink or white flowers from early spring to mid spring. Leaves are dark green at the surface and rust-brown underneath. Barks are brown and become scaly. This striking variety is typically grows 8 ft tall at maturity and spread to 6 ft wide and form a rounded plant. Rhododendron carolinianum does well in dappled areas but tolerates moderate sunlight. It prefers organic rich, moist, acidic soil that drains well. It can be used for mass planting, mixed borders and foundations.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

3-6'

Width

3-6 '

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Late Spring

Flower color

Pink, White

Leaf color

Dark Green, Green

Fall color

Dark Green, Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No