Catawba Boursault Rhododendron 1 Live Shrub, 3 Gallon Pot, 15 Inches – Rhododendron ‘Catawbiense Boursault’

Catawba Boursault Rhododendron (Rhododendron ‘Catawbiense Boursault’) is a broadleaf evergreen flowering shrub admired for its rounded clusters of lavender-purple blossoms and glossy, dark green foliage. This traditional Catawba-type rhododendron adds color and year-round structure to woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and ornamental landscapes. Its dense branching habit and leathery evergreen leaves provide attractive foliage even outside the flowering season.

During late spring to early summer, Catawba Boursault Rhododendron produces rounded trusses of funnel-shaped flowers in shades of lavender to violet-purple. The blossoms often display subtle darker markings on their upper petals, creating additional visual interest. The flowers stand out against the shrub's deep green foliage and may attract bees and other flower-visiting insects. Its broad, rounded growth habit makes it suitable for group plantings, mixed evergreen borders, and sheltered garden settings.

Catawba Boursault Rhododendron performs best in partial shade and acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil. It prefers consistent moisture without prolonged waterlogging and benefits from protection against intense afternoon sun and drying winds. Its evergreen foliage and spring flowers make it a suitable choice for woodland-style landscapes, shaded foundation beds, and decorative outdoor containers with appropriate acidic growing media.

Each order includes 1 live Catawba Boursault Rhododendron supplied in a 3-gallon nursery pot (G3).

Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Catawba Boursault Rhododendron

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 15 Inches Tall at Time of Shipping

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Evergreen Shrub

• Flower Color: Lavender Purple to Violet Purple

• Flower Form: Funnel-Shaped Blossoms in Rounded Trusses

• Foliage Color: Dark Green

• Foliage Characteristics: Broad, Leathery, Glossy Evergreen Leaves

• Growth Habit: Dense, Rounded, Broadly Spreading

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Summer

• Seasonal Appearance: Broadleaf Evergreen; Leaves May Curl or Droop During Cold Weather

Botanical Name Clarification: The nursery abbreviation “RHODO. ‘CAT. BOURSAULT’” refers to Catawba Boursault Rhododendron, commonly listed as Rhododendron ‘Catawbiense Boursault’. It may also appear as Rhododendron catawbiense ‘Boursault’ in horticultural catalogs.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Catawba Boursault Rhododendron

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Approx. 15 Inches Tall at Time of Shipping

• Common Name: Catawba Boursault Rhododendron

• Alternative Name: Boursault Catawba Rhododendron

• Scientific Name: Rhododendron ‘Catawbiense Boursault’

• Cultivar: Catawbiense Boursault

• Plant Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Flowering Shrub

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Shrub

• Growth Habit: Dense, Rounded, Broadly Spreading

• Flower Color: Lavender Purple to Violet Purple

• Flower Form: Funnel-Shaped Flowers in Rounded Trusses

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Summer

• Foliage Color: Dark Green

• Foliage Characteristics: Broad, Leathery, Glossy Evergreen Leaves

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–8

• Sunlight: Partial Shade

• Soil Preference: Acidic, Organically Rich, Well-Drained Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; Consistent Moisture Preferred

• Soil pH Preference: Acidic

• Pollinator Interest: Flowers May Attract Bees and Other Flower-Visiting Insects

• Landscape Uses: Woodland Gardens, Shaded Borders, Foundation Plantings, Evergreen Groupings, and Ornamental Shrub Beds

• Ornamental Interest: Lavender-Purple Spring Flowers and Evergreen Foliage

• Container Suitable: Yes, With Acidic Growing Medium and Adequate Drainage

• Outdoor Plant: Yes

• Seasonal Appearance: Evergreen; Cold Weather May Cause Temporary Leaf Curling

• Primary Feature: Purple Spring Flower Clusters and Glossy Evergreen Leaves

Live Catawba Boursault Rhododendron (Rhododendron ‘Catawbiense Boursault’), natural root system, nursery growing medium, 3-gallon nursery pot (G3).