Rosebay Rhododendron – Rhododendron maximum Seeds | 5400 Seeds | Bulk Wholesale Native Evergreen Shrub

Rosebay Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum), also known as Great Laurel or White Laurel, is a hardy evergreen native shrub of eastern North America. Found growing naturally from Georgia to Nova Scotia, it thrives in cool, shaded woodlands, along streams, and on moist, acidic slopes.

This large, multi-stemmed shrub typically grows 8–15 feet tall and wide, though mature specimens may grow much larger and even become tree-like under ideal woodland conditions. Its bold, glossy dark green leaves (4–12 inches long) provide year-round structure and texture. New growth is slightly glandular and may feel sticky to the touch.

In late June through mid-summer, upright trusses of 15–30 funnel-shaped flowers bloom. Flowers range from pale pink to nearly white with yellow-green spotting. These late-season blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies and add color to shaded landscapes when many other shrubs have finished flowering.

Extremely cold tolerant and highly shade adaptable, Rosebay Rhododendron is ideal for woodland gardens, native restoration projects, naturalized plantings, conservation areas, and large mass plantings. In natural settings, it spreads by layering to form dense evergreen thickets.

This 5400-seed wholesale quantity is ideal for:
• Nurseries and propagation programs
• Woodland restoration and conservation projects
• Large-scale landscape installations
• Reforestation and habitat enhancement

You will receive:
✔️ 5400 Rosebay Rhododendron seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Rhododendron maximum
✔️ Open-pollinated seeds
✔️ Untreated seeds
✔️ Secure bulk packaging

🌿 Growing Information
Common Names: Rosebay Rhododendron, Great Laurel, White Laurel
Plant Type: Multi-stemmed evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Rate: Medium
Mature Height: 8–15 feet (can grow larger)
Spread: 8–15 feet
Sun: Part shade to dappled shade
Soil: Acidic, humusy, organically rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained
Water: Medium (consistent moisture required)
USDA Zones: 4–6
Drought Tolerance: Low
Bloom Time: Late June to July
Bloom Color: Pale pink to white

💡 Best suited for cool woodland environments. Protect from hot afternoon sun and strong winter winds. Mulch annually with pine needles or bark to maintain soil acidity and moisture. Roots must never be allowed to dry out.

🌱 Seed Germination Instructions
Rosebay Rhododendron seeds are extremely tiny.

1. Surface sow indoors at 55–64°F in acidic potting mix or peat.

2. Do not cover seeds (light required for germination).

3. Use a humidity dome and grow light.

4. Mist gently to maintain even moisture (not wet).