{"product_id":"rosebay-rhododendron-rhododendron-maximum-seeds-50-seeds-hardy-evergreen-woodland-native","title":"Rosebay Rhododendron – Rhododendron maximum Seeds | 50 Seeds | Hardy Evergreen | Woodland Native","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eRosebay Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum), also known as Great Laurel or Great Rhododendron, is a hardy evergreen native to eastern North America. Found naturally from Georgia to Nova Scotia, it thrives in cool woodland settings, along streams, and on moist, acidic slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eThis large, multi-stemmed shrub typically grows 8–15 feet tall and wide but can reach up to 20 feet or more in ideal conditions. Mature specimens may even become tree-like. Its broad, glossy dark green leaves (4–12 inches long) provide year-round structure and beauty in shaded gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eIn late June to mid-summer, impressive upright trusses of 15–30 funnel-shaped flowers appear. Blooms range from pale pink to nearly white, often with delicate yellow-green spotting. Though lightly fragrant, they are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eExtremely hardy and shade tolerant, Rosebay Rhododendron is perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, mass plantings, or naturalized areas. In the wild, it forms dense thickets through natural layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e✔️ 50 Rosebay Rhododendron seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e✔️ Botanical name: Rhododendron maximum\u003cbr data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e✔️ Open-pollinated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e✔️ Untreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eCommon Names: Rosebay Rhododendron, Great Laurel, White Laurel\u003cbr data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eMature Height: 8–15 feet (can grow larger)\u003cbr data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eSpread: 8–15 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eSun: Part shade to dappled shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eSoil: Acidic, humusy, organically rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eWater: Medium (do not allow roots to dry out)\u003cbr data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1728\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–6\u003cbr data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: Low\u003cbr data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eBloom Time: Late June to July\u003cbr data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eBloom Color: Pale pink to white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e💡 Prefers cool woodland conditions. Protect from hot afternoon sun and strong winter winds. Mulch annually with pine needles or bark to conserve moisture and maintain acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eSeed Germination Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eRosebay Rhododendron seeds are extremely tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eSurface sow indoors at 55–64°F in acidic potting mix or peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eDo not cover seeds (they require light to germinate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eUse a humidity dome and grow light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eMist gently to keep surface evenly moist (not soggy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47850336059633,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify7_56.jpg?v=1772263612","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/rosebay-rhododendron-rhododendron-maximum-seeds-50-seeds-hardy-evergreen-woodland-native","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}