Description: Rhododendron maximum is an evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family. Some common names are Great Laurel, Great Rhododendron, Rosebay Rhododendron, and American Rhododendron. This evergreen shrub is a native to Nova Scotia and the Northern East and as South as Georgia and Alabama. They love to grow in damp areas such as Boggs and pond edges, mountain slopes, woods, and along streams. They flower from June to August in white to pink while the flowers are hermaphrodites having male and female parts. The leaves are poisonous, so don't eat them. Never eat any leaves unless you are sure they are edible and safe to eat. These love to grow in semi-shaded areas with moist soil. Zones 3-7. Germination Sow seeds in a lightly shaded part of a warm greenhouse in late winter or a cold greenhouse in April. Sow seeds on top and lightly cover. Do not allow the compost to become dry. Pot up the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow in a greenhouse for at least the first winter.
Price: 12.79 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-02-06T05:55:30.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry, Marine West Coast, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical
Common Name: Great Laurel
Color: Pink, White
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Soil Type: Peat, Sand, Loam
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Life Cycle: Perennial
Type: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Rhododendron
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
