Make a dramatic statement in your landscape with Rhododendron ‘Black Widow’, a striking evergreen shrub prized for its exceptionally dark maroon blooms that appear almost black in certain light. Blooming in early to mid-season, this eye-catching rhododendron creates bold contrast against glossy evergreen foliage, bringing rich color and texture to woodland gardens, borders, and foundation plantings.

Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, decorative landscape beds, and shaded spaces where a unique flowering shrub can truly stand out. Hardy and dependable, ‘Black Widow’ provides year-round evergreen structure along with unforgettable spring blooms. You will receive a healthy field-grown plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Rhododendron ‘Black Widow’ shrub
✔️ Size: approximately 18–21 inches wide
✔️ Healthy, rooted field-grown plant
✔️ Dark maroon flowering evergreen shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Black Widow Rhododendron
• Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Black Widow’
• 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; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Height: Approximately 3 feet
• Mature Width: 3–4 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 6–8
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Plant in a protected location away from harsh winter winds and mulch annually to maintain cool roots and even soil moisture. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a dense compact 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.