{"product_id":"rhododendron-cardiobasis","title":"Rhododendron cardiobasis (ex. CGG#14165)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA newly introduced species and one of the most important introductions in the last twenty years. This species forms a rounded shrub with large and deep green, very rounded leaves – a stunning plant in foliage. In mid-spring the large flower buds expand to upright inflorescences of 18 (or so) funnel-shaped and pink, lightly fragrant flowers (similar to those of its close relative – \u003cem\u003eR. fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e) - quite remarkable. Grown from hand-pollinated seed produced here at the RSBG from the original introduction of this species from its type location in southern China. This taxon was long thought to be a subspecies of its relative \u003cem\u003eR. orbiculare \u003c\/em\u003ewhich also has rounded leaves, but which is found far to the northwest in Sichuan, and which has completely different flowers. I am hereby (unofficially) re-instating it as a distinct, separate species. Beautiful bluish cast to the new growth and a vigorous habit. Best in light shade and has been perfectly hardy outside here so far. You will love this.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":42893555040323,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3865\/4275\/files\/026-P1040246.jpg?v=1767907025","url":"https:\/\/shop.rhodygarden.org\/products\/rhododendron-cardiobasis","provider":"Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}