{"product_id":"wissahickon-rhododendron-evergreen-rhododendron-purple-red-midseason-blooms-field-grown-12-15-plant","title":"Wissahickon Rhododendron – Evergreen Shrub with Purple Red Midseason Blooms, Field Grown 12–15\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd bold midseason color and dependable evergreen beauty to your landscape with this live Wissahickon Rhododendron, Rhododendron ‘Wissahickon’, a cold-hardy ornamental shrub prized for its vivid purplish-red blooms and adaptable garden performance. Large funnel-shaped flowers open in rich purple-red tones accented by soft pink throats and delicate freckles, forming dramatic ball-shaped trusses with up to 16 blooms each. Blooming in midseason, this eye-catching rhododendron provides vibrant color when spring gardens are at their peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSemi-glossy yellowish-green evergreen foliage offers year-round texture and structure, while the naturally open branching habit creates an elegant woodland appearance. Sun tolerant and extremely hardy to approximately -10°F, ‘Wissahickon’ is an excellent choice for borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, and ornamental landscape accents. 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Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages fuller growth.\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. 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