Catawbiense Grandiflorum Rhododendron - Live Evergreen Shrub | 12-15 Inches Wide | Bright Purple Blooms | Rhododendron catawbiense

Create a bold statement in your landscape with the Catawbiense Grandiflorum Rhododendron, a classic evergreen shrub celebrated for its large clusters of bright purple blooms and vigorous growth habit. Blooming in mid-season, this dependable rhododendron produces showy flower trusses that contrast beautifully against deep green evergreen foliage. Its impressive mature size makes it an excellent choice for privacy screens, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, and large landscape borders.

These healthy field-grown plants are carefully cultivated for strong root development and garden performance. Plants arrive approximately 12–15 inches wide and similar in size and health to the listing photos, ready to establish quickly in the landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Catawbiense Grandiflorum Rhododendron
✔️ Width: approximately 12–15 inches
✔️ Healthy, field-grown evergreen shrub
✔️ Strong, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

• Profuse bright purple blooms in mid-season
• Grows up to 8 feet tall, ideal for large landscapes
• Hardy to -10°F, suitable for USDA zones 5-8
• Requires partial shade to filtered sun for optimal growth
• Prefers acidic, rich, well-draining soil
• Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Best used in landscape plantings for maximum impact

Common Name: Catawbiense Grandiflorum Rhododendron
Scientific Name: Rhododendron catawbiense ‘Grandiflorum’
Sunlight: Partial shade to filtered sun
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Soil: Acidic, rich, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zones: 5–8
Growth Habit: Mature height approximately 8 feet tall
Format: Established field-grown plant

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a location protected from harsh afternoon sun and drying winter winds. Mulch yearly with pine bark or organic matter to maintain acidic soil conditions and support healthy root growth.