Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'

Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault': Rose-Lavender Flowers Above Glossy Leaves

Boursault rhododendron produces rounded clusters of dark rose-lavender flowers marked with yellow. Glossy leathery leaves provide an evergreen backdrop, extending the shrub’s presence beyond its spring display. The upright rounded habit gives the flowers a substantial framework, creating a strong seasonal feature in a sheltered planting.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 125-150 cm
• Spread: 150-175 cm
• Flower Colour: Lavender
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Full Shade / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Average to Dry Soil / Moist to Average Soil / Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits:

Use Boursault as a flowering feature in a sheltered border, allowing its broad crown room to carry the rose-lavender flower clusters. The large glossy leaves continue to provide a substantial green backdrop after spring bloom.

Care Instructions:

Keep the shallow roots cool and consistently moist in fertile acidic soil with drainage. Prune only when necessary, soon after flowering, to protect the next season's buds. Shelter the leaves from drying winter winds and intense winter sun.