Rhododendron, Catawba Rosebay, Catawba Rhododendron, Mountain Rosebay 'Gomer Waterer'

Rhododendroncatawbiense

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species
catawbiense (ka-taw-bee-EN-see)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lansing, Michigan

Muskegon, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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M
Lansing, MI | April 2020 | positive

Beautiful dark green, huge leaves make this cultivar attractive even when not in bloom. In zone 5b, it seems very happy in my south facin...Read More

M
Muskegon, MI (Zone 6a) | June 2011 | positive

Love this rhodo! I purchased three of them and they have done beautifully in my garden getting full afternoon sun. It has been a prolifi...Read More

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