{"product_id":"rhododendron-purple-lace-evergreen-rhododendron-frilly-deep-purple-blooms-12-15-inch-field-grown-plant","title":"Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’ – Evergreen Shrub with Deep Purple Frilly Blooms | 12–15 Inch Field Grown Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd bold color and elegant texture to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’, a striking evergreen rhododendron prized for its richly colored frilled purple blooms and glossy evergreen foliage. Blooming in late midseason, this variety produces dramatic deep purple flowers with softly lighter centers and heavily ruffled petal edges, creating exceptional depth and contrast in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts full, well-shaped evergreen habit provides year-round structure and visual interest long after the flowering season ends. Hardy and reliable, ‘Purple Lace’ is an excellent accent shrub for woodland gardens, entryways, foundation plantings, and ornamental borders where its vivid floral display can stand out. Developed from the parentage of ‘Britannia’ × ‘Purple Splendour,’ this cultivar combines bold bloom color with dependable evergreen beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’ plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Approximately 12–15 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted field-grown evergreen shrub\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Frilly deep purple flowering rhododendron\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 Purple Lace Rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’\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 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 5 feet in 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full rounded 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 -5°F (-21°C)\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 Deep purple with lighter centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\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\u003eRhododendrons thrive in acidic soil with organic mulch to maintain cool roots and even moisture. Light pruning after flowering helps preserve shape and encourage healthy 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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