The broadleaf evergreen Rhododendron 'Chionoides' (Catawbiense Group) (catawba rosebay) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during mid spring to early summer. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour, coarse in texture and evergreen. Rhododendron 'Chionoides' (Catawbiense Group) (catawba rosebay) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Rhododendron 'Chionoides' (Catawbiense Group) (catawba rosebay) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.