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Edith Bosley Rhododendron

Rhododendron x 'Edith Bosley'

Category: Evergreen Shrub • Rhododendron

Discover the beauty of Edith Bosley Rhododendron with its stunning flowers and evergreen leaves, perfect for your garden.

Mature Height: 4-6 ft
Mature Width: 4-6 feet
Bloom Color: Pink, Lavender
Light: Part Sun/Part Shade
Zone: Zones 5-8
Maintenance: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Spring
Foliage: Evergreen

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

The Edith Bosley Rhododendron is a stunning hybrid shrub known for its beautiful blooms and lush foliage. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered spot with partial shade. This variety is perfect for adding color to your garden with its vibrant flowers and is also a great choice for foundation plantings or as a specimen plant.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil. Requires consistent moisture for optimal growth.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained, acidic soil with good moisture retention. Tolerates a range of pH levels but thrives in slightly acidic conditions.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenfoundation planting

Special Features

Largeshowy flowersevergreen foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Moderate humidity tolerance.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color in spring. Works well in mixed borders or as a focal point.

Maintenance Notes

Moderate

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Is Edith Bosley Rhododendron a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

Use the plant profile as a planning tool for size, conditions, and visual role, then connect it to the broader landscape design plan.

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