{"product_id":"rhododendron-ponticum-variegata-7-5-litre-pot","title":"Rhododendron Ponticum Variegata 7.5 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eRhododendron ponticum ‘Variegatum’ – Variegated Evergreen Rhododendron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eRhododendron ponticum ‘Variegatum’\u003c\/em\u003e is a handsome evergreen shrub combining bold variegated foliage with masses of lilac-purple flowers in late spring. Tough and reliable, it’s ideal for woodland gardens, informal hedges, or mixed borders, offering structure, contrast, and seasonal colour throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eSpring\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clusters of lilac-purple flowers appear, loved by bees and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eSummer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Variegated foliage provides strong evergreen presence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e 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data-end=\"1308\"\u003eVariegated foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Glossy green leaves edged in creamy-white for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003ePurple flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e – Showy blooms in May–June add seasonal impact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides structure and cover year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eRobust growth\u003c\/strong\u003e – Vigorous and hardy, suitable for larger spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eWildlife-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Flowers attract bees and insects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thrives in dappled shade under taller trees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eMixed borders\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds structure and contrast among other shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eInformal hedges\u003c\/strong\u003e – Dense foliage provides screening and cover.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eLarge gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Vigorous growth makes it better suited to spacious areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eSun\/Position\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best in partial shade, though tolerates full sun in moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires acidic, moist, well-drained soil; unsuitable for chalk or lime. Use ericaceous compost if container-grown.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully hardy across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deadhead faded flowers to encourage new growth. Prune lightly after flowering to control size and shape. Mulch annually with ericaceous compost.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eCamellias and Azaleas\u003c\/strong\u003e – Share the same soil preference and flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003ePieris japonica\u003c\/strong\u003e – Contrasting foliage and delicate blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eFerns and Hostas\u003c\/strong\u003e – Add softness at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eEvergreens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hollies or Euonymus provide varied texture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eRhododendron ponticum ‘Variegatum’\u003c\/em\u003e is a bold, hardy evergreen shrub that combines striking variegated foliage with showy purple flowers. 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