{"product_id":"rhododendron-arthur-bedford-live-evergreen-shrub-fragrant-purple-blooming-rhododendron-cold-hardy-landscape-plant-field-grown-15-18-inches-wide","title":"Rhododendron ‘Arthur Bedford’ Evergreen Shrub with Fragrant Purple Blooms | Cold Hardy Landscape Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd rich color, sweet fragrance, and year-round evergreen beauty to your landscape with Rhododendron ‘Arthur Bedford’, a vigorous flowering shrub prized for its fragrant purple blooms and lush evergreen foliage. Blooming in mid-season, this elegant rhododendron produces large clusters of vibrant purple flowers that stand out beautifully in woodland gardens, borders, and foundation plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts upright rounded growth habit and larger mature size make it an excellent choice for creating structure, privacy, and seasonal color in the landscape. Hardy and dependable, ‘Arthur Bedford’ delivers beautiful spring blooms while maintaining evergreen interest throughout the year. You will receive a healthy field-grown plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Rhododendron ‘Arthur Bedford’ shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Size: approximately 15–18 inches wide\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted field-grown plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Fragrant purple flowering evergreen shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Arthur Bedford Rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Arthur Bedford’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Established field-grown plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 7 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Width: 6–7 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate to vigorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulch annually to help maintain cool roots and consistent moisture. Light pruning after flowering encourages fuller branching and helps maintain a tidy shape.\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":52499599982724,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_52_ca116b6e-d144-4731-a86e-24355d2a532e.jpg?v=1783660096","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/rhododendron-arthur-bedford-live-evergreen-shrub-fragrant-purple-blooming-rhododendron-cold-hardy-landscape-plant-field-grown-15-18-inches-wide","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}