Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault' ~ Boursault Catawba Rhododendron year-round-interest sheer back in mid summer

sheer back in mid summer when woody base develops to renew foliage and promote fall flowering

The fruits are showy yellow pomes in fall but can be messy on lawns or walkways

Beyond Pink'd Bluebeard is a compact mounding deciduous shrub with glossy aromatic dark green lace-shaped foliage

Vulcan Red Cardinal Flower

Ruby Fringe Flower is a compact rounded evergreen shrub with ruby red foliage that matures to emerald green and heavy clusters of soft pink fringe-like flowers in late winter through spring

Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault' ~ Boursault Catawba Rhododendron year-round-interest sheer back in mid summerBoursault Catawba Rhododendron is a dense upright evergreen shrub with uniform spreading branching and tidy dark green foliage. Large clusters of violet buds open to lavender flowers with reddish speckles in mid spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Appalachian Mountains; GA Native Height: 6' 10' Spread: 6 10' Spacing: 8' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple