Rhododendron, Boursault

Rhododendron ‘Boursault’ 

Rhododendron catawbiense ‘Boursault’  

Height: 10-15’ 
Spread: 6' 
Zone: 4-8 
Exposure: Full sun to Part shade 
Bloom Time/Color: Mar; purple-pink  
Uses: Border, Hedge, Privacy screen, Accent, Specimen 
Maintenance: Low 
Other: Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds 

‘Boursault’ rhododendron has large, bell-shaped trusses of lavender flowers with occasional reddish brown markings that provide a spectacular display in spring. The dense, upright habit has a uniform, spreading branch structure with broad, evergreen leaves. Beautiful as an accent plant, or massed in a border or informal hedge. Tolerates urban pollution. Protect from harsh afternoon sun.