{"product_id":"rhododendron-checkmate-live-evergreen-shrub-lavender-pink-pjm-rhododendron-compact-hardy-landscape-plant-2-container-grown","title":"Rhododendron ‘Checkmate’ Live Evergreen Shrub | Lavender Pink PJM Rhododendron | #2 Container Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd year-round beauty and compact charm to your landscape with Rhododendron ‘Checkmate’, a dwarf PJM-type rhododendron prized for its soft lavender-pink spring blooms and attractive evergreen foliage. This dense compact shrub produces abundant clusters of delicate flowers in spring, creating a beautiful display perfect for borders, woodland gardens, and small-space landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts aromatic foliage offers subtle spicy fragrance when touched and develops rich mahogany tones during winter, providing exceptional multi-season interest. Cold hardy and easy to maintain, ‘Checkmate’ is an excellent choice for foundation plantings, shaded beds, and decorative containers. You will receive a healthy container-grown plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Rhododendron ‘Checkmate’ shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Grown in #2 nursery container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Compact flowering landscape shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Checkmate Rhododendron\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Checkmate’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Established container-grown plant\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 2–3 feet\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: 3–4 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–7\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in acidic soil with consistent moisture and mulch annually to protect shallow roots and maintain cool soil temperatures. Minimal pruning is needed to preserve its naturally compact form.\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":52499602178180,"sku":null,"price":162.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_90.jpg?v=1783660217","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/rhododendron-checkmate-live-evergreen-shrub-lavender-pink-pjm-rhododendron-compact-hardy-landscape-plant-2-container-grown","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}