Rhododendron maximum 'Roseum'

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'Roseum' Rhododendron is a hardy broadleaf evergreen shrub that dazzles with large trusses of soft pink flowers in late spring. Its lush, dark green foliage provides a rich backdrop throughout the year, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, or as a specimen plant. Tolerant of cooler climates, it offers both beauty and resilience.

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Growing Zone	Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Know Your Zone
Pet friendly	No
Mature height	10–20 ft (3–6 m)
Sunlight	Partial shade to full shade
Type of Soil	Acidic
Maintenance level	Moderate maintenance
Water Requirement	High water needs (twice a week)

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Growth Rate	Slow to moderate; long-lived and steady growing.
Colorful leaves	No
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	Pink
Disease resistant	No
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	No
Drought Tolerant	No
Deer Resistant	No
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Attracts pollinators; dense foliage offers shelter for birds.
Self-pollinating	Cross-pollinating
Seasonality	Evergreen year-round; blooms in late spring to early summer.
Ideal For	Shade gardens, woodland landscapes, evergreen screening
Leaf Description	Large, leathery evergreen leaves in deep green.
Flower Description	Pale lavender-pink trusses bloom in early summer. Showy and clustered.
Planting Instructions	Plant in acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil with ample moisture. Shelter from strong wind. Space ~5–6 ft apart.
Pruning & Maintenance	Minimal pruning; deadhead spent blooms and remove dead wood after flowering.
Water Needs	Requires consistently moist (not soggy) soil. Mulch helps retain moisture.
Light Needs	Prefers dappled light or part shade; too much sun may scorch leaves.
Harvesting	No edible fruit; seed capsules follow flowering but are not ornamental.
Fertilizing	Use acidic fertilizer in spring; avoid overfeeding.
Pollination	Insect-pollinated, primarily by bees and butterflies.
Companion Plants	Ferns, mountain laurel, Pieris, hostas, and native woodland plants.

Seasonality and Flowering
Planting Instructions

Evergreen year-round; blooms in late spring to early summer.

Pale lavender-pink trusses bloom in early summer. Showy and clustered.

Plant in acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil with ample moisture. Shelter from strong wind. Space ~5–6 ft apart.

Rhododendron maximum 'Roseum'

Rhododendron maximum 'Roseum'

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