{"product_id":"rhododendron-tortoiseshell-orange","title":"Rhododendron 'Tortoiseshell Orange'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhododendron 'Tortoiseshell Orange'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extraordinary evergreen shrub that brings rare and captivating colour to the late spring garden. This exceptional hybrid produces exquisite blooms in warm shades of apricot, peach, and burnt orange—a sophisticated colour palette that sets it apart from traditional rhododendrons and creates a glowing focal point in shaded settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine the warmth these flowers bring as they unfurl in May, each bloom displaying subtle variations in tone that create the tortoiseshell effect that gives this cultivar its evocative name. The delicate, funnel-shaped flowers are arranged in elegant trusses that seem to glow against the backdrop of glossy, dark green foliage, creating a display that's both refined and eye-catching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique apricot-orange blooms with tortoiseshell tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen with glossy, dark green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare and distinctive colour for collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in shade and woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit ideal for smaller spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Hardy to approximately -15°C, making it reliable across most UK gardens. Prefers shelter from harsh winds to protect the delicate blooms and maintain the compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for creating warm colour accents in shaded borders, adding rare interest to woodland gardens, or as a collector's specimen in acid-loving plant collections alongside camellias, pieris, and other choice rhododendrons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 litre pot","offer_id":56848810508663,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/Rhododendron_Tortoiseshell_Orange.png?v=1773065644","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/rhododendron-tortoiseshell-orange","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}