Boursault Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'
$52.00 – $229.00
An attractive broadleaf evergreen shrub with lavender flowers in spring and a compact upright habit, quite hardy, good in partial shade; absolutely must have well-drained, highly acidic and organic soil, use plenty of peat moss when planting
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Ornamental Qualities
Boursault Rhododendron is covered in stunning clusters of lavender trumpet-shaped flowers at the ends of the branches in mid spring, which emerge from distinctive violet flower buds. It has green evergreen foliage. The large narrow leaves remain green throughout the winter.
Planting and Growing
and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more., Boursault Rhododendron will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground
acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, but will die in standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level moist
Mature Size 5'Hx5'W
Flowers are lavender
Flowers in mid spring
Zone 5a
Likes well drained soil