Rosebay Rhododendron - Rhododendron maximum

Common Name: Rosebay Rhododendron Botanical Name: Rhododendron maximum Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines Flower Color: Purple, Pink, White Bloom Time: Spring Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Rich, Peaty, Moist , Acidic Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Shade, Partial Sun/Partial Shade Foliage: Evergreen Height: 7-10 feet Wildlife: Butterflies and Other Pollinators
Description: An evergreen shrub that grows 4-15 feet high with an open branch structure. Flowers are rose purple or pink to white in June. Prefers acidic soils in the shade.