Rhododendron catawbiense 'Anah Kruschke'
Anah Kruschke Catawba Rhododendron
Deep purple flowers form a tight truss. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, so consider Catawba rhododendron for butterfly and pollinator gardens. Flowering occurs late April - June, depending on climate, elevation, etc. Glossy deep green foliage covers the plant to the ground and is attractive year-round adding interest to winter gardens and naturalized areas.
It can be a specimen, planted in small groups or mass planted and used as a hedge. Should be cold hardy to -15°F.
- Handsome broadleaf, evergreen shrub
- Dense, rounded habit
- Purple flower clusters
- Category: Shrub, Native
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 5-6 ft
- Spread: 5-6 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
Critter Resistance
• | Rabbit Resistant |
Foliage
• | Evergreen |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• | Spring |
Growth Rate
• | Moderate |
Foliage Color
• | Dark Green |
Attributes
• | Border or Bed |
• | Evergreen |
• | Focal Point |
• | Great Foliage |
• | Low Maintenance |
• | Native |
• | Specimen |
• | Spring Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rhododendron catawbiense 'Anah Kruschke'
Plant in slightly shaded areas protected from strong winter sun and wind in acidic soil. After removing plants from the pot, make vertical slits with a knife through the rootball so roots make contact with the native soil and don't dry out. Conversely, make sure soil drainage is good and roots do not drown from excess water. Does not tolerate salinity. The root system is shallow so annual mulching will help retain moisture and keep soil temperatures even.