{"product_id":"purple-gem-dwarf-rhododendron-1-gallon-pot","title":"Purple Gem Dwarf Rhododendron - 1 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Purple Gem' Rhododendron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhododendron x\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Gem'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5a-8b (4b?) \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind Your Zone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Flowering Shrub\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e 2.5 to 3'' for solid hedges; 6' for space between plants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color: \u003c\/strong\u003e Purple-Violet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\" in clusters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single, in rounded clusters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive Green\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerries: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerry Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part Shade, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade, Evening Sun is okay\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/strong\u003eAverage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand, Silt\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Moisture \/ Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist But Well Drained\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 - 6.0 (Acid)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance \/ Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies, Visual Attention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold (-20F), Humidity, Insect\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA dwarf evergreen Rhododendron ideal for smaller spaces, what 'Purple Gem' lacks in size it makes up for in flower power. In mid to late spring, abundant clusters of stunning, very pretty, lightly scented violet-purple flowers cover the dense mound of foliage. New leaves emerge light blue-green in spring maturing to a glossy olive green and then to an attractive coppery color in winter. One of those flowering shrubs that will always have you looking forward to spring. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGrowing 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide over time, the Purple Gem Rhododendron is ideal for use as an accent in smaller garden spaces or in groupings or as a natural low hedge in larger landscape spaces. As with its larger cousins, it does especially well on fertile embankments. Can also be grown in pot for situating on partially shaded patios, decks and even balconies. A fine addition to purple theme gardens, rhododendron and azalea gardens, Asian or zen gardens, and woodland gardens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  2.5 to 3 feet apart for solid hedges;  6 feet or more apart for space between plants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen it comes to success growing Rhododendrons, a little good advice goes a long way. When planted right and in the right spot, Rhododendrons are very easy to grow and care for. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRhododendrons thrive in a moist but well-drained acidic soil that is rich in organic matter and part shade; preferable morning sun with afternoon shade or heavily filtered sun. All day dappled shade is fine as well. Keep in mind that whether growing in the ground or in containers, constantly soggy or wet soil is problematic for Rhododendrons, and most other plants for that matter. Some soils, such as heavy clay, quick-draining sand, or otherwise poor soils, might need to be amended to provide sufficient nutrients, better soil drainage, and\/or moisture retention. In containers, select a pot with a drainage hole(s) and use a 50\/50 blend of professional potting mix and potting soil. Avoid using any native soil in pots. 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