Rhododendron maximum 'Roseum Bluestem'

Rhododendron - Rosebay

'Roseum Bluestem' Rosebay Rhododendron blooms in late May and early June, producing pinkish lavender trusses over large narrow evergreen foliage. 'Roseum Bluestem' gets its name from the reddish stems, and is a selection by Rarefind Nursery of Jackson, NJ. Like other selections of Rhododendron maximum 'Roseum', Rhododendron 'Mr Blue Stem' flowers for a long time, in between R. catawbiense and R. maximum bloom time.

Height

6 Feet

Spread

6 Feet

Bloom Color

Lavender/Purple, Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Evergreen
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•

Average

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Pollinators

Foliage Color

•

Green

Similar Plants to Rhododendron maximum 'Roseum Bluestem'

Rhododendron catawbiense 'Roseum Elegans'
Catawba Rhododendron