Rhododendron maximum SEEDS

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Rhododendron maximum seeds grow into the great laurel or rosebay rhododendron — the largest native rhododendron in North America, a large, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree nati ve to the temperate biome of the eastern United States, from Nova Scotia and Maine south through the Appalachian Mountains to Georgia and Alabama, growing in mountain forest understory, ravines and along stream banks. Described by L. (Linnaeus). The epithet maximum means 'greatest' (Latin superlative), reflecting its status as the largest native North American Rhododendron. Produces trusses of pale pink to white flowers, often spotted with yellow-green, in late spring to early summer — one of the latest-flowering native rhododendrons. Forms extensive impenetrable thickets in Appalachian forests known as 'rhododendron hells'. Family Ericaceae.Partial to deep shade; moist, acidic soils; very cold-hardy. Outstanding native understory rhododendron for shaded acid gardens. 'Maximum' = greatest (superlative; Latin; largest native N. American Rhododendron); L.; pale pink-white late flowers Late-flowering (late spring to early summer); forms impenetrable 'rhododendron hell' thickets; stream bank specialist E. United States (Nova Scotia to Georgia/Alabama) — temperate biome; Appalachian mountain understory Genus Rhododendron: ~1,000 species; Northern Hemisphere; Family Ericaceae; Order Ericales Partial to deep shade; moist acidic soils; very cold-hardy; Appalachian woodland; Family Ericaceae Rhododendron maximum — the great laurel — is the largest and most cold-hardy native North American rhododendron, its dense, impenetrable thickets (the 'rhododendron hells' of Appalachian folklore) covering vast areas of mountain stream valleys and forest understory, and one of the finest evergreen rhododendrons for deep shade in cold-hardy, acidic-soil gardens.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds. Show more