{"product_id":"azalea-rosy-lights-rhododendron","title":"Rhododendron 'Rosy Lights' - Azalea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy evergreen shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Azalea, Japanese Azalea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRhododendron 'Rosy Lights'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBright pink to magenta flowers in generous, luminous clusters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 to 1.2 m (3 to 4 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.9 to 1.1 m (3 to 3.5 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCompact, bushy, and very floriferous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMay to June (spectacular and prolonged flowering)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePartial shade to dappled shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcidic, well-drained, rich in organic matter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eZone 3 to 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar-rich plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eToxic if ingested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e                                                                                                                                                _____________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, remove spent blooms to encourage denser branching and abundant flowering the following year. Apply a thick organic mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and protect superficial roots. Water regularly during the first two years to develop a deep and robust root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce well-established, 'Rosy Lights' rhododendron requires little maintenance. Avoid alkaline soils and overly sunny exposures, which can damage the foliage. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact and harmonious silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"2 gallons","offer_id":48697448628528,"sku":"","price":40.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/Rhododendron-azalea-Rosy-Lights_arbuste_ad1293e4-7a52-4148-9105-e453a6ae0c0f.webp?v=1718236055","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/azalea-rosy-lights-rhododendron","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}