{"product_id":"mangetsu-evergreen-azalea-rhododendron-mangetsu-white-blooms-with-purple-edges-1-container-plant","title":"Mangetsu Evergreen Azalea Rhododendron | White and Purple Blooms | #1 Container Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd rare elegance and compact evergreen beauty to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Mangetsu’, a hard-to-find evergreen azalea prized for its artistic two-tone flowers and naturally sculpted growth habit. This unique satsuki × kurume hybrid produces crisp white blooms edged with rich purple margins, creating a refined and eye-catching display during early to midseason flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe broadly funnel-shaped flowers appear in delicate clusters that give the plant a graceful bonsai-like character highly valued by collectors and Japanese garden enthusiasts. Small dark green evergreen leaves and dense tiered branching provide year-round structure and texture, while the naturally compact size makes ‘Mangetsu’ ideal for rock gardens, patio containers, bonsai training, foundation plantings, and smaller ornamental landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptionally cold hardy and slow growing, this elegant azalea offers timeless beauty without overwhelming the garden space. You will receive a healthy live plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Rhododendron ‘Mangetsu’ azalea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally grown in #1 container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate height: 6–12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare compact flowering azalea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Mangetsu Evergreen Azalea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Mangetsu’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Young established plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Partial sun; morning sun with afternoon shade preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 1 foot in 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: Dense compact tiered evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -10°F (-23°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Early midseason to midseason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Color: White petals with deep purple edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Size: Approximately 1.5 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Small dark green evergreen leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, excellent for bonsai, patios, and decorative containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in acidic soil with consistent moisture and protection from harsh afternoon sun. Light pruning after flowering helps preserve the plant’s sculpted form and encourages dense branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"RhododendronsandMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499605258372,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_17_4dfde0c2-1b2d-4c14-b162-6247f83d1de3.jpg?v=1783660362","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/mangetsu-evergreen-azalea-rhododendron-mangetsu-white-blooms-with-purple-edges-1-container-plant","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}