{"product_id":"rhododendron-mendosina-live-evergreen-shrub-purple-blooms-with-dark-purple-blotch-hardy-landscape-rhododendron-3-gallon-container","title":"Rhododendron ‘Mendosina’ Evergreen Shrub with Purple Blooms | Hardy Landscape Plant in 3 Gallon Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd rich color and evergreen beauty to your landscape with Rhododendron ‘Mendosina’, a striking late mid-season bloomer prized for its deep purple flowers accented by dramatic dark purple blotches. This elegant rhododendron creates a bold and sophisticated display against lush evergreen foliage, bringing texture and vibrant seasonal color to woodland gardens, borders, and shaded landscape beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts balanced mature size makes it ideal for foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders, privacy groupings, and decorative garden accents. Hardy and dependable, ‘Mendosina’ offers year-round structure while delivering a stunning floral display each spring. You will receive a healthy, well-established container-grown plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Rhododendron ‘Mendosina’ shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in 3 gallon nursery container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted evergreen plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple flowering landscape shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Mendosina Rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Mendosina’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Established container-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 5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Width: 5–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 6–8\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 maintain cool root temperatures and conserve moisture. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages fuller branching.\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":52499600179332,"sku":null,"price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_46_9b47454e-f939-4aea-8305-4b97beb22f4f.jpg?v=1783660107","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/rhododendron-mendosina-live-evergreen-shrub-purple-blooms-with-dark-purple-blotch-hardy-landscape-rhododendron-3-gallon-container","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}