Great Laurel, Wild Rhododendron, Rosebay Rhododendron, White Laurel, Rosebay, Rhododendron ashleyi
Blooming later than most large-leaved rhododendrons, Rhododendron maximum (Great Laurel) is a large, upright branching, evergreen shrub boasting showy trusses of 16 to 24 delicate white to purplish-pink, bell-shaped flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), in early to late summer. The charming blossoms appear above the foliage of large, leathery, strap-like dark blue-green leaves, 4-8 in. long (10-20 cm), adorned with rusty orange undersides. Often grown as an ornamental, Great Laurel is one of the hardiest and largest evergreen rhododendrons. A splendid and dramatic large foundation plant that is native to eastern North America.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Common names | Rhododendron |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
5' - 15' (150cm - 4.6m) |
| Spread |
5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Midwest, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Common names | Rhododendron |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
5' - 15' (150cm - 4.6m) |
| Spread |
5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Midwest, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Rhododendron maximum (Great Laurel) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhododendron maximum (Great Laurel) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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