{"product_id":"rhododendron-cosmopolitan-shrub-height-55-65cm-width-80-90cm-15lt","title":"Rhododendron 'Cosmopolitan' - Shrub - Height 55-65cm - Width 80-90cm - 15lt","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhododendron 'Cosmopolitan' is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its vivid spring flowers and neat, rounded habit, making it an excellent feature plant for a wide range of garden settings. Typically growing to around 1.5–2 metres in height and spread, it forms a dense, well-branched shrub that provides structure and year-round foliage interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn mid to late spring, ‘Cosmopolitan’ produces large, eye-catching trusses of bright rose-pink flowers, each bloom highlighted with a darker red blotch in the throat. These colourful blooms create a bold display and attract pollinators such as bees, bringing life and movement into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis rhododendron thrives best in moist, humus-rich, well-drained acidic soil and prefers a sheltered position in partial shade or dappled sunlight. It is particularly effective in woodland-style gardens, mixed shrub borders, or planted alongside other acid-loving plants such as azaleas, camellias, and pieris.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtection from cold drying winds will help maintain healthy foliage and strong flowering. With its vibrant colour, compact growth, and dependable performance, ‘Cosmopolitan’ is a superb choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and decorative flowering shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arundel Arboretum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56681308422522,"sku":"RHOD-COSM-SH55-15","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9130\/4688\/files\/36eede20-a05e-4d24-ae36-d1b2f8801d08.jpg?v=1779094904","url":"https:\/\/www.arundelarboretum.co.uk\/products\/rhododendron-cosmopolitan-shrub-height-55-65cm-width-80-90cm-15lt","provider":"Arundel Arboretum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}