{"product_id":"rhododendron-cupcake-2-gal","title":"CUPCAKE RHODODENDRON 1gal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003eTransform your garden with the 'Cupcake' Rhododendron, a compact, dome-shaped evergreen that brings a burst of color to any yard.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003ePerfect for USDA Zones 7 and 8, this dwarf variety grows to a manageable 4 feet tall and wide, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens, foundation plantings, or container gardens.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003eIts glossy, dark green leaves provide year-round beauty, but the real showstopper is its display of deep rose-pink, funnel-shaped flowers that appear in early summer.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\"\u003ePlant this beauty in a location with dappled or afternoon shade, as it prefers protection from the hot sun.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"\u003eA great benefit of the 'Cupcake' Rhododendron is its natural resistance to deer, ensuring your vibrant blooms are protected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best start, dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Blend your garden's native soil with Watters Premium Mulch to create a rich, acidic, well-draining environment that your rhododendron will love. Place the plant so the top of the root ball is at or slightly above soil level. \u003cspan class=\"citation-20 citation-end-20\"\u003eAfter planting, apply Watters 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food to give your new shrub a gentle, steady source of nutrients for robust growth and brilliant blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Rhododendron #DeerResistant #EvergreenShrub #Zone7 #GardenLife\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Scape Nursery, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44559094284496,"sku":"SH-EG-1-RHODODENDRON-CUPCAKE","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/wattersgardencenter.com\/products\/rhododendron-cupcake-2-gal","provider":"Watters Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}