{"product_id":"nova-zembla-red-rhododendron-live-starter-plant-8m-pot-rhododendron-nova-zembla","title":"Nova Zembla Red Rhododendron Live Starter Plant – 8M Pot – Evergreen Flowering Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003eNova Zembla Red Rhododendron is an evergreen flowering shrub known for its vibrant red blooms and glossy green foliage. This cold-hardy plant thrives in USDA Zones 4–8 and is suitable for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, and mixed borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn early to mid-spring, it produces large clusters of bright red flowers with darker markings, which may soften to deep pink in strong sunlight. The shrub prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil and grows best in partial to full shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8M Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Live Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping conditions. Natural variation in size and appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Nova Zembla Red Rhododendron starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen flowering shrub with bright red spring blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-hardy and adaptable to USDA Zones 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers acidic, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in partial to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Nova Zembla Rhododendron Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8M Nursery Container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Attributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nova Zembla Red Rhododendron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Flowering Shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Shade to Partial Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, Moist, Well-Drained\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\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":"New Life Nursery and Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52497839947908,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/CopyofRIZKIGARDEN_7_cf980eee-0b41-46c4-b29d-a4387e7955ac.jpg?v=1783646014","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/nova-zembla-red-rhododendron-live-starter-plant-8m-pot-rhododendron-nova-zembla","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}