Hardiness
Zone 4
Discover the plant
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Album'
FamilyEricaceae
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Album' is a classic variety with a wide, dense growth habit, known for its abundant flowering of large, pure white flowers in spring. Its evergreen, dark green, textured foliage highlights the sharpness of its inflorescences and structures beds all year round. Very hardy and cold-tolerant, 'Album' is a safe bet for shade hedges, formal plantings, or traditional gardens with predominantly light tones.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingBrown capsules, barely visible.
Maximum height1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Maximum width2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rateslow
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature'-28°C
