{"product_id":"pjm-elite-rhododendron","title":"PJM Elite Rhododendron Shrub","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"monday-block-1\" data-monday-block-type=\"1\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true,\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"Robust, Spring-Blooming Rhododendron \"}]' data-inline-monday=\"true\"\u003eRobust, Spring-Blooming Rhododendron\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe PJM Elite Rhododendron’s large clusters of trumpet-shaped blooms are the perfect way to welcome the growing season! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy a bounty of vibrant, frilly, purple-pink flowers that sit atop glossy, aromatic leaves. The rich, dark green foliage turns to a deep reddish-purple hue during the fall and winter, providing months of visual interest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe PJM Elite Rhododendron is an excellent flowering shrub for cooler climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This hybrid variety is popular for its hardiness, compact growth habit, and versatility. Easy to care for and maintain, it is highly attractive to a variety of pollinators. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for use as a specimen or in mass plantings, this rhododendron fits in effortlessly no matter where it is added. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant it in rows to create hedges, use for landscape borders and mixed beds, or opt for a decorative container on a patio or porch. The bright, showy PJM Elite is always impressive!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Grow yours today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant your Rhododendron in an area that receives full to partial sunlight (4 to 6 hours of sunlight daily).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDig a hole about twice the size of your shrub's root ball, place your shrub, backfill the soil, and mulch the surrounding soil. Finally, water the area to settle the root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep soil evenly moist, especially during the first year. Avoid soggy conditions. Rhododendrons have shallow roots, so consistent watering in dry spells is important, particularly during bloom season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"monday-block-1\" data-monday-block-type=\"1\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"attributes\":{\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"Once established, give your Rhododendron a deep watering once your soil feels dry to the touch, down about two inches\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\".\"}]' data-inline-monday=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, give your Rhododendron a deep watering once your soil feels dry to the touch, down about two inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a well-balanced fertilizer annually at the start of the season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhododendrons typically do not need much pruning, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremove \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edead \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebranches and shape as necessary after the flowers fad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":42034824118334,"sku":"30120","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":42230368763966,"sku":"30338","price":80.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":42059309023294,"sku":"30162","price":133.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/Rhododendron-Hybrid-PJM-Elite-3_0788adac-645c-4d09-902a-1e6fd41781e6.jpg?v=1757641880","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/pjm-elite-rhododendron","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}