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Blooming later than many rhododendrons, this exceptional variety helps extend the flowering season well into late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong yellow-green evergreen foliage and gracefully arching branches provide year-round structure and ornamental interest in woodland gardens, foundation plantings, and shaded landscapes. Hardy and highly ornamental, ‘Pearce’s American Beauty’ is an outstanding choice for collectors and gardeners seeking vibrant late-season blooms. You will receive a healthy field-grown plant approximately 12–15 inches tall, 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 Pearce’s American Beauty Rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhododendron ‘Pearce’s American Beauty’\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 Young field-grown plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to filtered sunlight\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 6 feet in 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, arching 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 6–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to approximately 0°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very late season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purplish-red with yellow-green spots and white rays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 inches across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, while young and excellent for shaded patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in acidic soil with protection from harsh afternoon sun for best flower production and foliage health. Light pruning immediately after blooming helps maintain shape and encourages strong 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. 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