Rhododendron maxima

Early this spring, I bought a large rhodo-
dendron (R. maxima, also called rosebay rhodo) and planted it in the back corner of the backyard. This was an empty area, especially in the winter when the deciduous bushes around it lose their leaves. I was looking for a large evergreen shrub that is very tolerant of shade. This seems to be the thing. It is a beautiful 5 x 5 foot bush with dark green foliage and well budded. It has begun to bloom this week. Many white and lightly pink-tinged blossoms. Lovely.

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