Rhododendron 'Roseum Maximum'
Rhododendron maximum is a large, upright, loose, multi-stemmed, late-blooming, evergreen shrub that is native to North America where it typically grows in dense thickets which dominate the understory in some locations. It typically grows to 5-15’ tall, but infrequently to 30-40’ tall in the heart of its native habitat. Large, leathery, strap-like, evergreen leaves (typically to 4-8” long) have undersides with a hint of rusty orange. Flowers (to 2” across) are rose-purplish to pink to white, often with olive green to orange spots. Flowers bloom from June to early July.
Height: 5.00 to 15.00 feet
Spread: 5.00 to 12.00 feet
Bloom Time: June to July
Bloom Description: Rose-purplish to pink to white
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium
Flower: Showy
Leaf: Evergreen
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerate: Rabbit, Heavy Shade