{"product_id":"2940151856836","title":"Introduction to Rhododendrons: Growing Rhododendrons in your Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction to Rhododendrons\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eKnowing More about Azaleas\u003cbr\u003eGhent Azaleas\u003cbr\u003eCultivation of Rhododendrons\u003cbr\u003eSoil for Your Rhododendrons\u003cbr\u003eShade and Shelter for Your Rhododendrons\u003cbr\u003eEffect of Wind and Sun\u003cbr\u003eSo How Do You Get the Best Shade for Your Rhododendrons?\u003cbr\u003eShade Plants to Avoid\u003cbr\u003eBest Sheltering Plants\u003cbr\u003ePests and Diseases\u003cbr\u003eRhododendron Types and Hybrids\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Bio\u003cbr\u003ePublisher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe moment you hear the word “rhododendron”, you immediately think that the name sounds familiar, especially in gardening circles. But it is surprising to know that even though most gardeners are familiar with the term “rhododendrons”, and many of us are going to recognize a flower of this genus, when he received, comparatively few people realize the possibilities and scope of this genus in its magnificence and potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe whole genus includes the original varieties and different species, as well as hybrids. The ancient Greeks and Romans knew about the value of these pretty flowering trees, and they gave this genus its name that has come down the centuries – Rhodon for Rose, and “dendron” for tree. But even though this genus may be called Rhododendron, you are going to find very few tree species here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than 1000 woody plants make up this family. They are either deciduous, or evergreen. They are supposedly native to the Himalayan regions of Asia and major portion of China and Myanmar but they are still widespread all over the Appalachian Mountains and oak – heath forests in North America. That is the reason why a number of States have rhododendrons, as their state flowers. These include West Virginia in the US as well as Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir in India.\u003cbr\u003eRhododendrons are also Nepal’s national flower where they are called “Lali Guransh.” Rhododendron macrophyllum is Washington’s state flower. It is commonly known as the Pacific Rhododendron.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendon Cottage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47170592899312,"sku":"2940151856836","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940151856836_p0.jpg?v=1764014831","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940151856836","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}