{"product_id":"pink-pearl-rhododendron-rhododendron-pink-pearl","title":"Pink Pearl Rhododendron - Rhododendron 'Pink Pearl'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Pearl Rhododendron (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Pearl') is a tall, long established hybrid with large trusses of soft pink flowers that fade to blush. It reaches about 2.5m high, flowers in spring and carries glossy evergreen leaves all year. It is a good choice for cool and mild gardens with acidic soil and shelter from the afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, soft pink trusses.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers open pink and age to blush, so a mature shrub carries several shades at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2.5m it works as a screening or backdrop shrub in a shaded border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic hardy hybrid.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles winter cold well in cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage gives structure after the flowers have gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shallow fibrous roots are simple to plant around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackdrop planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it behind smaller shrubs and ferns in a shaded border. Space plants 1.5m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several plants in a row make a flowering screen on a south facing boundary, with morning sun and afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodland gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant under tall trees where the canopy gives dappled light and shelter from wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Pearl Rhododendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light or morning sun with protection from hot afternoon sun and wind. It suits cool temperate and mild warm temperate gardens. In humid subtropical and tropical gardens rhododendrons struggle, so choose other shade shrubs there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, humus rich and free draining. Add leaf mould or composted bark, avoid lime, and apply a deep mulch to keep the shallow roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist and never let it dry out in summer. Feed after flowering with an acid loving fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal. Remove spent trusses without damaging the new buds below, and prune lightly after flowering to shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are sold as 200mm pots in packs of 6. Each pot holds a young plant that will take a few seasons to approach its mature size. Plants travel upright, and should be planted into prepared acidic soil soon after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts of a rhododendron are toxic to pets and people if eaten, so plant it out of reach of animals and children who chew. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eAzaleas for companion planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eCamellias for shaded gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ideal-fern-environments-in-your-garden\"\u003eFerns to plant beneath it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will Pink Pearl get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2.5m at maturity, but slowly, so it takes many years to reach full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a few years, in a large pot of acidic mix. It will eventually want the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts are toxic if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095141249343,"sku":"RHO-HYB-PINPEA-200MM-P6","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-pearl-rhododendron-rhododendron-pink-pearl.jpg?v=1794663658","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pink-pearl-rhododendron-rhododendron-pink-pearl","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}