Rhododendron, Roseum Elegans Rhododendron (cat. Roseum Elegans)

Dependable, very hardy, very floriferous with a tight, dense, rounded yet spreading habit that grows vigorously. Even after the toughest of winters, ‘Roseum Elegans’ will exhibit little damage to its masses of flower buds that swell in early May and open in mid May to huge trusses of big, lavender-pink blossoms that nearly cover this considerably sized plant. It’s a breathtaking display for a plant that loves partial sun and moist, well-drained soil. Give it room to grow and this plant will dependably thrill you each and every spring.

• Large showy blooms!
• Dependable plant
• Hardy and floriferous
• Tight dense habit
• Vigorous grower
• Buds open mid-may to lavender pink blossoms

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Likes enriched, well-drained soil and mulch.Prune immediately after flowering in late spring by cutting branches to just above a set of leaves.

Color:Pink ShadesHeight:7-8 ftSpread:7-8 ftZone:4-8

• Attributes:
  • Border or Bed
  • No Deadheading
  • Low Maintenance
  • Evergreen
• Flower Color:
  • Lavender
• Foliage Color:
  • Green
• Season of Interest (Flowering):
  • Late Spring
• Exposure:
  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade
• Habit:
  • Upright
• Soil Moisture:
  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water