Rhododendron catawbiense 'Grandiflorum' ~ Grandiflorum Catawba Rhododendron ornamental-grass Huge fragrant magnolia-like flowers that

Huge fragrant magnolia-like flowers that open maroon and age to wine-red bloom from midsummer until the first frost

The fragrant purple bell-like flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies

(3) Nick Goodrum

(south of Sioux City

(2)  KENPEI

Rhododendron catawbiense 'Grandiflorum' ~ Grandiflorum Catawba Rhododendron ornamental-grass Huge fragrant magnolia-like flowers thatGrandiflorum Catawba Rhododendron is a compact evergreen shrub with a dense mounding habit and deep green foliage that emerges bright green. Large clusters of long lasting lavender flowers with ginger speckles bloom in mid spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Appalachian Mountains; GA Native Height: 5' 6' Spread: 5 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom