.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Pearces American Beauty' Rhododendron Rhododendron 'Pearce's American Beauty' Description This stunning deciduous shrub features vibrant, richly colored blooms in late spring, complemented by lush green foliage. Ideal for adding bold color to gardens and landscape borders. Suggested Uses Perfect for foundation plantings, shrub Borders, ornamental gardens, or as a focal point in landscape designs. Its showy flowers also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Plant Details Botanical Name: Pearces American Beauty' Rhododendron Rhododendron 'Pearce's American Beauty' Common Name: Pearces American Beauty' Rhododendron Size & Growth: Typically reaches 4-6 feet in height with a spread of 3-4 feet, with a moderate to fast growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 6-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late Spring (May to June) Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Sun Attracts Pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with proper drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: Yes Cut Flower: Yes, blooms make beautiful floral arrangements Grows Well With: Azaleas, Camellias, Ferns Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose well-drained, acidic soil; plant in a shaded to partly sunny location. Water regularly during first year. Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Acidic, well-draining soil Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and health. Winter Care: Mulch around the base and protect from harsh winter winds in colder zones. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in the nursery container Fertilization: Use acid-forming fertilizer in early spring and after flowering. Special Care: Avoid fertilizing late in the season to prevent frost damage.
