{"product_id":"black-hat-rhododendron","title":"Black Hat® (Rhododendron x)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Hat® rhododendron is the kind of plant that keeps you coming back, season after season, just to see what it’s doing. In spring, it graces the garden with clusters of soft purple-pink blossoms, each one kissed with burgundy freckles and brushed with glowing pink stamens. The effect is delicate yet daring, and thanks to a special genetic trait, these blooms linger longer than most, extending the magic of their moment.\n\nAs the months pass, the flowers give way to a new show. The glossy green foliage slowly deepens into rich, dramatic tones of purple-black as autumn arrives, creating a mysterious contrast against the fiery reds and golds of surrounding trees. This shift feels almost theatrical, as if the plant is changing costumes for the next act of the garden’s play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 feet tall and wide at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy in zones 4-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 3 feet apart for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces cool purple-pink flowers during spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains year-round foliage that starts green and takes on dramatic purple-black tones in cool weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms on old wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for borders, containers, edges, foundation plantings, hedges, focal points, mass plantings, woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact habit, fall interest, winter interest, low maintenance, long blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003eFertilize with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/products\/zzftmr101zf01\"\u003e\n  Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food\u003c\/a\u003e just as the new growth begins to emerge. Pruning is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy free shipping on orders over $175\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuart shrubs are 5-8 in tall and 6 months to 1 year old at shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in tall and about 1 year old at shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/blogs\/garden-resource-center\/proven-winners-direct-planning-a-garden-101\"\u003e\n  Read our guide to get started with planning a garden\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners® ColorChoice®","offers":[{"title":"4.5\" Quart \/ Ships Now","offer_id":44291575840907,"sku":"RHOPRC1207800","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/4019\/1115\/files\/RHOPRC120-CloseUp-1.jpg?v=1775240546","url":"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/products\/black-hat-rhododendron","provider":"Proven Winners Direct™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}