{"product_id":"rhododendron-cunninghams-white","title":"Rhododendron 'Cunninghams White'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhododendron 'Cunningham’s White'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardy early blooming rhododendron known for its pristine white flowers with pale yellow blotches. It forms a dense rounded evergreen shrub with deep green foliage and excellent winter resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 - 6 ft x 4 - 6 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, acidic, humus rich, well drained soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; protect from drought in summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to browsing; use repellents or fencing if deer pressure is high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivated hybrid rhododendron, bred in Europe and widely used in ornamental horticulture. It is not native to North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers attract bumblebees and other long tongued bees seeking nectar in early to mid spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 4 - 6 ft apart in groupings or as individual specimens in woodland gardens or shaded foundation beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to shaded borders, mixed evergreen screens, or as a formal accent in acidic gardens. Performs best with wind protection and organic mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe fontanesiana (Drooping Leucothoe)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds cascading evergreen foliage and delicate spring blooms under similar shade conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFern combinations (Dryopteris or Athyrium)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Contribute fine texture and shade tolerance beneath and around rhododendrons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds four season interest with large leaves, white blooms, and fall color in part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePieris japonica (Japanese Andromeda)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers pendulous white flower clusters and year round structure that complements rhododendron forms.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzalea 'Girard's Fuchsia'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides a vibrant pink contrast during the same bloom window for layered color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45948382412961,"sku":"RHODODENDRON CUNNINGHAMS WHITE","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hhyhy65tglo.jpg?v=1675263895","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/rhododendron-cunninghams-white","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}