Bright white spring trusses and deep evergreen foliage, a classic shade shrub that keeps the garden looking full and finished year-round
FEATURES:
- Bright white flower trusses that lift shady spaces with clean spring color
- Broadleaf evergreen foliage for year-round structure and screening
- Classic, full habit that creates lush mass without looking messy
- Excellent woodland and foundation shrub for dependable performance in part shade
- Cold-hardy and reliable for long-term evergreen presence in cooler climates
- Beautiful in groups for a soft privacy screen and a rich green backdrop
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
White blooms are a gift in shade, they read from far away and make dark corners feel larger. Place this where you want the eye to land, then layer texture at the base (ferns, sedges, glossy groundcovers) so the planting still feels rich after the bloom show ends.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 5-7' tall
- Mature Width: 5-7' wide
- Exposure: Part Shade/Shade
- Spacing: 5-7' apart
Album Rhododendron
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Album'
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Bright white spring trusses and deep evergreen foliage, a classic shade shrub that keeps the garden looking full and finished year-round
FEATURES:
- Bright white flower trusses that lift shady spaces with clean spring color
- Broadleaf evergreen foliage for year-round structure and screening
- Classic, full habit that creates lush mass without looking messy
- Excellent woodland and foundation shrub for dependable performance in part shade
- Cold-hardy and reliable for long-term evergreen presence in cooler climates
- Beautiful in groups for a soft privacy screen and a rich green backdrop
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
White blooms are a gift in shade, they read from far away and make dark corners feel larger. Place this where you want the eye to land, then layer texture at the base (ferns, sedges, glossy groundcovers) so the planting still feels rich after the bloom show ends.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 5-7' tall
- Mature Width: 5-7' wide
- Exposure: Part Shade/Shade
- Spacing: 5-7' apart
Why plant Album Rhododendron?
Album Rhododendron is the “clean white shirt” of the shade garden: crisp, classic, and it makes everything around it look more intentional. In spring it blooms in bright white trusses that stand out beautifully against the deep green leaves, especially in dappled light where white flowers seem to glow. After bloom, it keeps doing the important work of the landscape, holding evergreen structure, filling space with lush foliage, and giving beds that planted, layered look even in winter.
It’s also a dependable pick for cooler climates, offering the kind of reliable evergreen presence that makes a garden feel settled and established. If you want a classic rhododendron that brightens shade and stays handsome all year, this one is a staple.
How to use Album Rhododendron in the landscape?
Use it to brighten shaded foundation beds and woodland borders, especially where the white blooms can contrast against darker evergreens nearby. Plant it behind hostas, ferns, and groundcovers so the rhododendron acts as a deep green backdrop that adds depth year-round. In groups, it works beautifully as a soft privacy screen near patios or along property edges, creating a lush, enclosed feel without hard lines. Pair it with burgundy foliage plants, blue-toned conifers, or white-flowering companions for a cohesive palette that looks calm and designed through every season.
Frequently Asked Questions
The blooms are bright white, forming rounded trusses in spring that look especially luminous in part shade.
It prefers acidic, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Rhododendrons have shallow roots, so mulch helps keep roots cool and evenly moist, just keep mulch a few inches away from the stems. Avoid soggy soil, but don’t let it dry out during heat.
Deadheading spent flower trusses after bloom is optional but helps keep the plant tidy. If shaping is needed, prune lightly right after flowering. Avoid heavy pruning late in the season, since buds for next year develop on new growth.
