Album Elegans Rhododendron

5 Gallon

$149.00

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Album Elegans Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Album Elegans'

A stately, large-leaved evergreen rhododendron for elegant light-colored spring blooms and year-round structure.

$149.00

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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

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Album Elegans Rhododendron is a classic, large-leaved evergreen shrub valued for its stately form, attractive foliage, and elegant clusters of light-colored flowers. It forms a dense, rounded mound of broad, leathery, medium green leaves. In mid to late spring, it produces large, dome-shaped trusses of bell-shaped, pale lavender-pink to near-white blooms, each with a distinctive golden-yellow flare. This robust, cold-hardy hybrid is perfect for creating a substantial backdrop, a privacy screen, or as a majestic specimen in partially shaded woodland gardens.

Large, Light-Colored Flower Trusses: Bears impressive, ball-shaped clusters of bell-shaped flowers in soft shades of lavender-pink to white, accented with a yellow blotch.
Stately, Evergreen Presence: Features large, handsome, leathery leaves that provide excellent year-round structure and texture.
Dense, Rounded Habit: Grows slowly into a substantial, well-branched shrub, reaching 5-6 feet tall and wide over many years.
Excellent for Partial Shade: Thrives in dappled sunlight or morning sun with afternoon shade, protected from harsh winds.
Classic Woodland Shrub: An ideal choice for large-scale foundation plantings, as a backdrop in mixed borders, or in naturalistic plantings under tall trees.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Oval, leathery, medium green leaves.Flowers: Bell-shaped, pale pink to white flowers with yellow speckling, borne in large trusses in mid to late spring.Habit: Evergreen shrub with an upright, rounded habit. Prefers partial shade and requires acidic soil.
Mature Height: 5–6 ft
Mature Width: 5–6 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Light Needs: Partial shade to dappled sunlight
Key Advantages:Showy, large trusses of delicate pink-white spring flowers.Attractive evergreen foliage for year-round structure.Classic, reliable rhododendron for woodland settings.Low maintenance once established
Landscape Uses:Woodland and shade gardens.Foundation plantings.Mixed shrub borders.Informal hedges or screens.East-facing walls or courtyards

Q: What are its specific soil and water needs?
A: It must have acidic (pH 4.5-6.0), well-drained, humus-rich soil that remains evenly moist but never waterlogged. Amend planting beds with peat moss or composted pine bark. A thick layer of mulch is essential to keep roots cool and moist.

Q: How does it differ from an azalea?
A: This is a true rhododendron, characterized by its large, leathery, evergreen leaves (often more than 3 inches long) and large, ball-shaped flower trusses. Most azaleas have smaller, thinner leaves and smaller, more scattered flowers. Culturally, their needs are very similar.