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

Add vibrant spring color and year-round evergreen beauty to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Maxecat’, a hardy hybrid prized for its large pink blooms and dense growth habit. Blooming in midseason, this evergreen shrub produces broadly funnel-shaped pink flowers with softly wavy edges, yellow blotches, and deep pink spotting. Flowers are held in conical trusses with 15–20 blooms each, creating a bold display. Glossy dark green foliage and red new stems provide year-round interest. Hardy and adaptable, ideal for woodland gardens, shrub borders, foundation plantings, and ornamental landscapes.

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.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.