{"product_id":"rhododendron-taurus","title":"Rhododendron ‘Taurus’ | Cherry-red Flowering Evergreen Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhododendron ‘Taurus’ is a striking evergreen shrub with vivid cherry-red flowers in generous rounded clusters in spring. Darker markings on the upper petals create an eye-catching contrast against deep green, glossy foliage. Its bold flowers make it an excellent feature plant in a sheltered garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing to around 1.5–1.8m high and wide, it develops an upright, vigorous habit. Plant in part shade or a position protected from hot afternoon sun, in moist, well-drained, acidic soil rich in organic matter. Keep the soil evenly moist, particularly during dry weather, and mulch around the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Taurus’ is cold hardy and can tolerate substantial winter cold, but protection from drying winds and early morning sun after frost is beneficial. Choose a sheltered position in Ballarat’s frost-prone, cold-climate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Navigators Nursery, your frost-hardy nursery near Ballarat, we select plants suited to local conditions, including distinctive flowering shrubs that bring colour and structure to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Navigators Nursery","offers":[{"title":"250mm","offer_id":67657307127978,"sku":null,"price":103.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/6665\/1050\/files\/5042BC4E-DCAD-403C-8D8C-E68D5BF01854.jpg?v=1792186413","url":"https:\/\/navigatorsnursery.shop\/products\/rhododendron-taurus","provider":"Navigators Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}