Rhododendron ‘Maxecat’ – Evergreen Rhododendron | Pink Midseason Blooms | 12–15 Inch Field Grown Plant | Cold Hardy Shrub

Add vibrant spring color and year-round evergreen beauty to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Maxecat’, a hardy hybrid rhododendron prized for its large pink blooms and dense attractive growth habit. Blooming in midseason, this beautiful evergreen shrub produces broadly funnel-shaped pink flowers with softly wavy edges, accented by yellow blotches and deep pink spotting for added contrast and detail. The flowers are held in impressive conical trusses containing 15–20 blooms each, creating a bold and colorful display in the garden. Glossy dark green evergreen foliage paired with attractive red new stems provides ornamental interest throughout the year. Hardy and adaptable, ‘Maxecat’ is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, mixed shrub borders, foundation plantings, and ornamental landscape designs. You will receive a healthy live field-grown plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Rhododendron ‘Maxecat’ plant
✔️ Approximately 12–15 inches wide field-grown size
✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen shrub
✔️ Midseason pink flowering rhododendron
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Maxecat Rhododendron
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Maxecat’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established field-grown plant
Sun Requirements: Filtered sun to full sun
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
Mature Height: Approximately 6 feet in 10 years
Growth Habit: Dense evergreen shrub
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–8
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -5°F (-21°C)
Bloom Time: Midseason
Bloom Color: Pink with yellow blotch and dark pink spotting
Foliage: Glossy dark green with red new stems
Container Friendly: Yes, while young and suitable for shaded patios

💡 Care Tip: Plant in acidic soil with organic mulch to maintain moisture and protect shallow roots. Light pruning immediately after flowering encourages fuller branching and maintains a tidy shape.