'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 '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
5
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
0
Rhododendron maximum Roseum Bluestem #10 (NATIVE-lavender/pink)
30
early April
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Evergreen
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Native
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Sandy
Bloom Time
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Spring
Exposure
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Pollinators
Foliage Color
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Green
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