{"product_id":"rhododendron-nova-zembla","title":"Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' - 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 'Nova Zembla'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep scarlet red flowers in dense, spectacular clusters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0 to 1.3 m (3 to 4 ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpright, dense, and very ornamental\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMay to June (generous and long-lasting bloom)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePartial shade to full shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater 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 4 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 layer of organic mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and protect the shallow roots. Water regularly during the first two years to develop a deep and robust root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce well-established, Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' 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 shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"2g","offer_id":48265711878448,"sku":"","price":47.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 gallons","offer_id":66832641261872,"sku":null,"price":70.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/rest_3_2_3254.jpg?v=1714188319","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/rhododendron-nova-zembla","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}