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 | United States, New York, New Jersey, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina |
| 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 | United States, New York, New Jersey, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina |
| 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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