Important! The plant has been freshly transplanted into a C6 container. Rhododendron Catawbiense Grandiflorum is a classic, highly ornamental variety with large, light‑violet flowers featuring a characteristic marking on the petals. It blooms abundantly from late May to mid‑June, forming dense, rounded flower clusters. The plant is frost‑resistant and suitable for parks, gardens and naturalistic plantings. Flowering: late May – second half of June Flowers: light violet, 5–7.5 cm in diameter, with yellow‑brown‑red or olive‑yellow markings; stamens in the colour of the petals; pistil neck darker; inflorescences spherical, dense, 13–15 cm in diameter Leaves: elongated‑elliptical, dark green, slightly glossy; 10–13 cm long, 3.5–4.5 cm wide; remain on the shoots for many years Position: semi‑shaded or shaded, sheltered from wind; requires high air humidity Soil: acidic, moist, humus‑rich Care: best planting time is April or late September to October; delicate roots allow transplanting even during flowering; mulching and manual weeding required; needs consistently moist soil and regular watering; evening leaf misting is beneficial Hardiness: very high frost resistance (down to –30°C); young plants require winter protection Pruning: possible shaping at the boundary of annual growth; the plant regenerates quickly thanks to strong growth and compact habit