{"product_id":"rhododendron-purple-splendour-live-evergreen-shrub-dark-purple-blooms-with-blotch-hardy-landscape-rhododendron-field-grown-21-24-inches-wide","title":"Rhododendron ‘Purple Splendour’ Evergreen Shrub | Dark Purple Blooms | Hardy Landscape Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd rich color and dramatic evergreen beauty to your landscape with Rhododendron ‘Purple Splendour’, a flowering shrub known for its deep purple blooms with darker purple blotches. Blooming in late mid-season, it produces large flower trusses that stand out against lush evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous shrub is ideal for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, mixed borders, and privacy screens, providing year-round structure and vibrant spring color. Hardy and easy to maintain, it thrives in shaded landscape settings. You will receive a healthy field-grown plant approximately 21–24 inches wide, similar to the one shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIncluded with Purchase:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Rhododendron ‘Purple Splendour’ shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: approximately 21–24 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted field-grown plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark purple flowering evergreen 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: Purple Splendour Rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Purple Splendour’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Established field-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 Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulch annually to maintain cool roots and conserve soil moisture. Light pruning immediately after flowering helps maintain shape and preserves next season’s blooms.\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":52499601621124,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_7_413cdbe1-4271-44c5-8f0e-a183bd844a74.jpg?v=1783660186","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/rhododendron-purple-splendour-live-evergreen-shrub-dark-purple-blooms-with-blotch-hardy-landscape-rhododendron-field-grown-21-24-inches-wide","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}