{"product_id":"rhododendron-vivacious-dwarf-evergreen-rhododendron-bright-red-blooms-12-15-inch-wide-field-grown-plant","title":"Rhododendron ‘Vivacious’ – Dwarf Evergreen Shrub with Bright Red Blooms | 12–15 Inch Wide Field Grown Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd brilliant spring color and compact evergreen beauty to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Vivacious’, a dwarf hybrid rhododendron prized for its intense red ruffled blooms and tidy growth habit. Blooming in May during midseason, this striking evergreen shrub produces densely packed trusses of vivid red flowers that create a bold, eye-catching display against dark green slender foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact and easy to maintain, ‘Vivacious’ matures to approximately 3 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for borders, woodland gardens, small landscapes, foundation plantings, and decorative containers. Developed in Canada at Vineland Station near Niagara Falls, this resilient variety is known for its durability and likely exceeds its official USDA hardiness rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts evergreen foliage provides attractive structure year-round while the vibrant spring blooms bring dramatic seasonal color. You will receive a healthy live field-grown plant approximately 12–15 inches wide, 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 ‘Vivacious’ plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 12–15 inches wide field-grown size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact dwarf red 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 Vivacious Rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhododendron ‘Vivacious’\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 Filtered sun to full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, evenly 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 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact dwarf 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 6b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely hardier than listed USDA rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midseason spring blooms in May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red with ruffled petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, excellent for patios and smaller gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight pruning immediately after flowering helps maintain a dense compact shape and encourages healthy branching. Apply mulch to help retain moisture and maintain acidic soil conditions.\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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