{"product_id":"rhododendron-springtime-live-evergreen-shrub-pink-blooms-with-dark-blotch-cold-hardy-flowering-plant-12-15-inches-tall","title":"Rhododendron ‘Springtime’ Evergreen Shrub | Pink Flowers with Dark Blotch | Cold Hardy 12–15 Inch Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrighten your landscape with the vibrant beauty of Rhododendron ‘Springtime’, a hardy evergreen shrub prized for its soft pink flowers accented by dramatic dark blotches. Blooming in mid-season, this attractive rhododendron produces eye-catching flower trusses that stand out beautifully against its narrow medium-green evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact and easy to maintain, ‘Springtime’ is an excellent choice for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, mixed borders, and shaded landscape beds. Its cold hardiness and reliable bloom performance make it a dependable favorite for gardeners seeking long-lasting spring color and evergreen structure. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Rhododendron ‘Springtime’ shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately 12–15 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted evergreen plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-season blooming 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: Springtime Rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Springtime’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Young established plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Acidic, rich, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 4–5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Width: 4–5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFertilize in early spring before new growth begins for healthiest foliage and stronger flowering. Mulching helps retain moisture and maintain cool root conditions year-round.\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":52499602604164,"sku":null,"price":258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_78.jpg?v=1783660241","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/rhododendron-springtime-live-evergreen-shrub-pink-blooms-with-dark-blotch-cold-hardy-flowering-plant-12-15-inches-tall","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}