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Edith Bosley Rhododendron

Rhododendron x 'Edith Bosley'

Category: Evergreen Shrub • Rhododendron

Discover the beauty of Edith Bosley Rhododendron with its stunning flowers and evergreen leaves, perfect for your garden.

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Mature Height: 4-6 ft

Mature Width: 4-6 feet

Bloom Color: Pink, Lavender

Light: Part Sun/Part Shade

Zone: Zones 5-8

Maintenance: Moderate

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Spring

Foliage: Evergreen

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

The Edith Bosley Rhododendron is a stunning hybrid shrub known for its beautiful blooms and lush foliage. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered spot with partial shade. This variety is perfect for adding color to your garden with its vibrant flowers and is also a great choice for foundation plantings or as a specimen plant.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil. Requires consistent moisture for optimal growth.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained, acidic soil with good moisture retention. Tolerates a range of pH levels but thrives in slightly acidic conditions.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenfoundation planting

Special Features

Largeshowy flowersevergreen foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Moderate humidity tolerance.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color in spring. Works well in mixed borders or as a focal point.

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