Rhododendron catawbiense 'Janet Blair'

Catawba Rhododendron, Rosebay Catawba, Purple Laurel, Rosebay Laurel, Mountian Rosebay

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, foundation, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive