Rhododendron ‘English Roseum’

Prized for its tolerance to sun, cold, and humidity, Rhododendron ‘English Roseum’ is a dense and showy evergreen shrub. From late spring to early summer, ‘English Roseum’ graces the garden with its profuse, large, dome-shaped clusters of 8 to 10 trumpet-shaped, lilac rose flowers with delicate orange freckles. They contrast beautifully with the foliage of large, smooth, glossy, medium-green leaves. A very reliable performer, this pretty late midseason Rhododendron is quite tough and can withstand temperatures as low as -25ºF (-32ºC). This large ornamental shrub is perfect for background plantings or filling areas beneath deciduous trees, where it will add elegance and brilliant color.

• Grows with a good dense habit, up to 6-8 ft. tall and wide (180-240 cm).
• Winner of the Rhododendron of the Year Award of the American Rhododendron Society for the South East region.
• A sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, acidic, humusy, well-drained soils. Plant shallowly in a location protected from strong winter winds. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers. Mulch annually with leaf mold to retain moisture, control weeds, and cool the soil.
• Perfect for shrub borders or mixed borders, as a flowering hedge or privacy screen, foundation plantings, and shade gardens.
• Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds.
• Removing spent flowers promotes new growth.
• All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.