Rhododendron ‘Arthur Bedford’ Live Evergreen Shrub | Fragrant Purple Blooming Rhododendron | Cold Hardy Landscape Plant | Field Grown 15–18 Inches Wide

Add rich color, sweet fragrance, and year-round evergreen beauty to your landscape with Rhododendron ‘Arthur Bedford’, a vigorous flowering shrub prized for its fragrant purple blooms and lush evergreen foliage. Blooming in mid-season, this elegant rhododendron produces large clusters of vibrant purple flowers that stand out beautifully in woodland gardens, borders, and foundation plantings.
Its upright rounded growth habit and larger mature size make it an excellent choice for creating structure, privacy, and seasonal color in the landscape. Hardy and dependable, ‘Arthur Bedford’ delivers beautiful spring blooms while maintaining evergreen interest throughout the year. You will receive a healthy field-grown plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Rhododendron ‘Arthur Bedford’ shrub
✔️ Size: approximately 15–18 inches wide
✔️ Healthy, rooted field-grown plant
✔️ Fragrant purple flowering evergreen shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Arthur Bedford Rhododendron
Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Arthur Bedford’
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established field-grown plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Mature Height: Approximately 7 feet
Mature Width: 6–7 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to vigorous
USDA Zones: 5–8
Container Friendly: Yes when young

💡 Care Tip: Mulch annually to help maintain cool roots and consistent moisture. Light pruning after flowering encourages fuller branching and helps maintain a tidy shape.