{"product_id":"rhododendron-gomer-waterer-evergreen-rhododendron-white-light-purple-blooms-12-15-inch-field-grown-plant-cold-hardy-shrub","title":"Rhododendron ‘Gomer Waterer’ – Evergreen Shrub with White \u0026 Light Purple Blooms | 12–15 Inch Field Grown Plant | Cold Hardy to -10°F","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd elegant spring color and year-round evergreen beauty to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Gomer Waterer’, a classic rhododendron prized for its beautiful light purple blooms that gradually fade to soft white. Blooming in late midseason, this stunning evergreen shrub produces striking clusters of white and lavender-purple flowers that create dramatic contrast and long-lasting visual interest in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts upright growth habit and rich evergreen foliage provide dependable structure throughout the year, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, mixed borders, and ornamental landscape designs. Hardy to approximately -10°F, ‘Gomer Waterer’ performs well in cooler climates and develops into an impressive landscape shrub reaching approximately 7 feet tall over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese field-grown plants feature strong, established root systems ready for successful planting and long-term growth. You will receive a healthy live plant approximately 12–15 inches wide, similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gomer Waterer Rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhododendron ‘Gomer Waterer’\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 field-grown plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered sun to full 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; maintain evenly moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7 feet in 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright evergreen shrub\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 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to approximately -10°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late midseason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light purple fading to white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, while young and suitable for patios or shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in acidic soil with mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and protect shallow roots. Light pruning immediately after flowering helps maintain a balanced shape and encourages fuller growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Rhododendron ‘Gomer Waterer’ plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 12–15 inches wide field-grown size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite and purple flowering rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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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