Light
Part shade or morning sun, sheltered from harsh afternoon rays.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense
Trees & shrubs · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
A broadleaf evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and lavender-pink flower clusters. This guide covers Catawba rhododendron, not every azalea or rhododendron hybrid.
A space where it can thrive
Outdoor growing guide. Match the plant label and adjust care for your Metro Vancouver site and season.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions.
Your care routine
Watering
Keep shallow roots moist; never allow complete drying.
Soil & drainage
Acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Fertilizer
Avoid excess feeding; assess soil acidity when leaves yellow.
Temperature
Outdoor shrub; prefers cool summer conditions and shelter from wind.
Humidity
Outdoor airflow; protect roots from drying exposure.
Planting
Choose a shaded, draining site and avoid burying the root ball deeply.
Through the seasons
Mulch annually without piling mulch against stems. Monitor soil moisture during summer.
When your plant needs help
- Wilt in wet soil can indicate root trouble, not thirst.
- Yellow leaves: check pH and drainage.
Pets & little ones
Do not ingest any part; keep away from pets and children.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.