{"product_id":"rhododendron-pjm-elite","title":"Rhododendron 'PJM Elite'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhododendron 'PJM Elite'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact evergreen rhododendron celebrated for its lavender pink blooms and bronze tinted foliage that intensifies in winter. Extremely cold hardy and early blooming, it is ideal for northern gardens and smaller landscapes where bold spring color is desired in acidic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 - 6 ft x 3 - 5 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, acidic, humus rich soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep evenly moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hybrid rhododendron is not native, but it is widely cultivated for ornamental use and performs well in temperate regions with acidic soils.\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\u003eEarly blooming flowers provide nectar for queen bumblebees and emerging native bees in 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 3 - 5 ft apart to allow for natural mounding and air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for massing in shrub borders, woodland gardens, and foundation beds with filtered light and acidic soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers complementary evergreen structure and late spring blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVaccinium angustifolium (Lowbush Blueberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides native understory foliage and wildlife value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Functions as a native ground layer beneath acid loving shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClethra alnifolia (Summersweet)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fragrant summer blooms and grows well in similar moisture conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers ground hugging foliage and red berries in acidic woodland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45948382478497,"sku":"RHODODENDRON PJM","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/yhy656tgfr56th.jpg?v=1675263327","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/rhododendron-pjm-elite","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}