{"product_id":"rhododendron-royal-purple-evergreen-rhododendron-deep-purple-blooms-with-golden-blotch-2-container-plant","title":"Rhododendron ‘Royal Purple’ – Evergreen Shrub with Deep Purple Blooms \u0026 Golden Blotch | #2 Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd bold evergreen beauty and rich late-season color to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Royal Purple’, a cold-hardy ornamental rhododendron prized for its deep purple blooms accented by striking golden blotches. Blooming in late midseason, this compact evergreen shrub produces vivid clusters of richly colored flowers that create dramatic contrast against lush green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a mature height of approximately 4 feet in 10 years, ‘Royal Purple’ is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, and smaller landscape spaces where dependable evergreen structure and vibrant floral displays are desired. Hardy to approximately -10°F, this rhododendron performs well in cooler climates while maintaining year-round ornamental appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContainer-grown and well established, these plants are ready to thrive in the garden with proper acidic soil and moisture conditions. You will receive a healthy live plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Rhododendron ‘Royal Purple’ plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally grown in #2 container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep purple flowering rhododendron\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Purple Rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhododendron ‘Royal Purple’\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 container-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 4 feet in 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact 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 Deep purple with golden blotch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, excellent for patios and decorative containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRhododendrons thrive in cool, acidic soil with consistent moisture. Apply mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and protect shallow roots. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a full compact shape.\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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