10 Seeds Rhododendron catawbiense Alba White Catawba Rhododendron Hardy Evergreen Shrub

Rhododendron catawbiense 'Alba', commonly known as White Catawba Rhododendron, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub valued for its dense, rounded habit and large trusses of white blooms. It offers year-round structure with leathery dark green foliage and a spectacular late-spring floral display.
In the landscape it works well as a specimen shrub, in mixed borders, woodland gardens, and foundation plantings. It prefers cool, moist, well-drained acidic soil and partial shade, and grows into a substantial long-lived shrub over time.
Species: Rhododendron catawbiense
Variety: Alba
Type: Evergreen shrub
Plant_Habit: Dense, rounded, upright
Sun: Partial shade to dappled sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Surface sow, light needed; keep moist and cool
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 4-6 feet
Notes: Blooms late spring; protect young seedlings from heat