Rhododendron Shade. Within this group are varieties with pink to lavender blooms such as elite and waltham. Rhododendron carolinianum the carolina rhododendron is a native american plant that grows wild in the blue ridge mountains of north carolina.
I remember how amazed i was that there was a shade loving shrub which was evergreen and had such beautiful blooms in the spring. Growing rhododendron is an exacting task but with the right soil and location the rhododendron bush will provide an optimum performance. They love growing in hilly areas because the air is a little bit cooler.
The wow happens in early spring when large rounded trusses of vivid red blooms will light up the garden.
I remember how amazed i was that there was a shade loving shrub which was evergreen and had such beautiful blooms in the spring. A sunny area where the plants receive a few hours of shade is perfect for these plants. In our climate this usually occurs in july or august so plenty of water and sunlight are essential during this period. And now that i ve grown them for so many years i still love them.