Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'

Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans' is a medium-sized, evergreen, rhodo with a round and wide upright shape. The leaves are large, elliptical, strongly veined and olive green. This catawbiense hybrid blooms mainly in the month of May, with pink lilac to purple-red funnel-shaped flowers with a fine reddish-brown macula and curled petals. Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans' prefers a location in filtered sunlight or partial shade, sheltered from harsh winds and with a shaded root zone. It requires an acidic, moist, well-drained soil that should never be allowed to dry out completely, requires little pruning and is very hardy (32 ° C)