{"product_id":"rhododendron-daphnoides-live-evergreen-shrub-purple-blooming-rhododendron-cold-hardy-landscape-plant-2-container-grown","title":"Rhododendron ‘Daphnoides’ Live Evergreen Shrub | Purple Blooming, Cold Hardy | #2 Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd rich color and evergreen beauty to your landscape with Rhododendron ‘Daphnoides’, a hardy flowering shrub prized for its vibrant purple blooms and compact growth habit. Blooming in late mid-season, this attractive rhododendron produces eye-catching clusters of purple flowers that stand out beautifully against glossy evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact yet impactful, ‘Daphnoides’ is ideal for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, shaded borders, and mixed landscape beds. Its cold hardiness and reliable flowering make it a dependable choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting spring color and year-round structure. 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 ‘Daphnoides’ shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Grown in #2 nursery container\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Purple flowering landscape shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daphnoides Rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhododendron ‘Daphnoides’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established container-grown plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to filtered sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in acidic soil with good drainage and apply mulch annually to help maintain moisture and cool root temperatures. Light pruning immediately after flowering helps maintain shape without removing future flower buds.\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. 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