{"product_id":"rhododendron-purple-lace-evergreen-rhododendron-frilly-deep-purple-blooms-12-15-inch-field-grown-plant","title":"Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’ – Evergreen Shrub with Deep Purple Frilly Blooms | 12–15 Inch Field Grown Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd bold color and elegant texture to your landscape with this live Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’, a striking evergreen rhododendron prized for its richly colored frilled purple blooms and glossy evergreen foliage. Blooming in late midseason, this variety produces dramatic deep purple flowers with softly lighter centers and heavily ruffled petal edges, creating exceptional depth and contrast in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts full, well-shaped evergreen habit provides year-round structure and visual interest long after the flowering season ends. Hardy and reliable, ‘Purple Lace’ makes an excellent accent shrub for woodland gardens, entryways, foundation plantings, and ornamental borders where its vivid floral display can truly stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from the parentage of ‘Britannia’ × ‘Purple Splendour,’ this cultivar combines bold bloom color with dependable evergreen beauty. You will receive a healthy live field-grown plant approximately 12–15 inches tall, similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’ plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 12–15 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted field-grown evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrilly deep purple flowering rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Purple Lace Rhododendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Purple Lace’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Established field-grown plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 5 feet in 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: Full rounded evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 6–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -5°F (-21°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: Late midseason\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Color: Deep purple with lighter centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, while young and excellent for shaded patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRhododendrons thrive in acidic soil with organic mulch to maintain cool roots and even moisture. Light pruning after flowering helps preserve shape and encourage healthy branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"RhododendronsandMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46776652169415,"sku":null,"price":258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/ListingShopify2_44_aec13d2f-3711-4769-8839-167d31ef382f.jpg?v=1783958807","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/rhododendron-purple-lace-evergreen-rhododendron-frilly-deep-purple-blooms-12-15-inch-field-grown-plant","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}