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Rhododendron (yak) Schneekrone AGM INKARHO
Now available on the Inkarho rootstock! Beautiful white flowers tinged soft pink and spotted ruby red, in a ball shaped truss. Flowering in May we think this is one of the best white yaks (compact Rhododendrons) for cold climates. Height 80-100cm in 10 years.
The English translation is Snow Crown, and it certainly has a majestic flower!
Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended...
Rhododendron (yak) Sonatine INKARHO
Red in bud, opening to deep pink flowers, with a slightly creamy and speckled centre. Flowering from mid to late May, this is a tough plant from Hachmann's in Northern Germany. Lovely dark green leaves with a thin silvery grey indumentum on the undersides. Height 100-125cm in 10 years.
Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy...
Rhododendron Agayon
NEW (H5) Large funnel shaped flowers, slightly wavy-edged. Slightly flushed pink in bud, opening white throughout, with small area of green markings in June-July.
Raised from seed collected by the nominant from a plant in a park near Tournai, Belgium in 2004. derived from open-pollinated seed of Polar Bear Group.
• Recommended for: Late flowering variety.• Ideal position: Dappled shade...
Rhododendron Airy Fairy
(H5) A beautiful early flowering plant with glowing pink flowers and reddish spotting on the upper lobe. Late March-early April. Glossy olive green leaves, almost deciduous in winter on a plant of upright habit. Height 100-125cm in 10 years. The flowers are widely funnel-shaped, with wavy lobes, about 4 cm across, in clusters of 3 or more. Leaves narrowly elliptic, about 5-7 cm long.
This plant grows...
Rhododendron Albert Schweitzer AGM
Lovely deep pink buds open to rosy-pink flowers with a dark reddish blotch in late May. This is a tough and hardy variety with an upright habit. It is named after Albert Schweitzer, the missionary working in Africa. Height 150-180cm in 10 years. This is a great tough plant that is ideal for hedging and screening.
Recommended for: Hedging/screening, tough variety.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position:...
Rhododendron Alfred
(H6) Frilly edged lilac flowers with greenish yellow spots in the centre. Late May and early June flowering. An historic and very hardy vigorous plant bred by Seidel, East Germany in 1891. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Tough and reliable variety.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid.
Parentage: 'Everestianum' (s) X 'Everestianum'.
Hybridization...
Rhododendron ambiguum 'Crosswater'
Pale greenish yellow wide funnel shaped flowers with darker yellow spots. Very floriforous in April. ambiguum Crosswater is a reliable clone from ambiguum raised at Crosswater Farm. It is a tough, close growing shrub with a bushy upright habit and attractive small glossy leaves with glaucous scaly underside. A delightful plant that can be pruned hard after flowering. Height 100-120°Cm in 10 years.
Recommended...
Rhododendron ambiguum 'Jane Banks'
Clear primrose yellow flowers with greenish spots on the upper lobes in April - May. It is a tough, close growing shrub with a bushy upright habit and attractive small glossy leaves with glaucous scaly underside. A delightful plant that can be pruned hard after flowering. Height 100-120cm in 10 years.
R. ambiguum Jane Banks is a good clone raised at Hergest Croft Gardens in Herefordshire, which was...
Rhododendron Amity
This yakushimanum hybrid has lovely reddish buds which open to rose pink campanulate flowers in late May. It has fabulous yellowish orange indumentum on the underside of the leaves and the new leaf growth has striking silvery indumentum. Height 80-100cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group: yakushimanum.
Parentage: Grosclaude Group x 'Britannia' (s) X...
Rhododendron Anah Kruschke
(H5) Stunning pink-purple flowers with a dark purple speckled throat in May. Vigorous growth on an upright plant. Height 175-200cm in 10 years.
• Recommended for: Tough variety. Hedging and Screening.• Ideal position: Dappled shade in most garden situations.• Habit: Bushy.• Group: Hardy Hybrid.• Parentage: ponticum seedling• Hybridisation date: pre 1950 (1948)• Bred...
Rhododendron Anna Rose Whitney
(H5) Large deep rose-pink flowers with some spotting. May. Outstanding large, thick, matt-green foliage. Height approx. 180cm in 10 years.
Rhododendron annae
Lovely white open bell shaped flowers, usually with purple spotting, appear in May - June. This plant has interesting dark green narrow leaves and outstanding young foliage. A bushy upright plant that is one of our favourites. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for lovely habit and foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: sheltered woodland.
Habit: upright.
Group: Species Rhododendron.
Subsection:...
Rhododendron anthosphaerum (Lidiping 3250m)
(IRRORATA H5) Purple flowers, deeper at the edges, and sometimes basal blotch near nectar pouches. April. Colour is variable, but usually 6-7 lobed corolla. Long pointed leaves. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Flowers tubular campanulate, 3-6cm long, in trusses of 8-15 flowers.Leaves 6-18cm long, 1.5-5cm broad, matt olive green, underside paler.Ultimately 1.5-9 metres highas shrub or tree.Yunnan, NE...
Rhododendron Anuschka
Striking bright red buds open to gorgeous rosey pink flowers in late May. A lovely very hardy yakushimanum hybrid that has attractive dark green foliage. Height 75-100cm in 10 years. Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended for: Tough and reliable variety.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron (Inkarho).
Parentage:...
Rhododendron Anuschka STANDARD
(H7) Bright red buds open to gorgeous rosey pink flowers in late May. A lovely very hardy yakushimanum hybrid bred by Hachmann in Northern Germany. Attractive dark green foliage. Size of head in 10 years 75-100cm. Plant in ericaceous compost.
This standard has been grafted on a straight stem at 80cm height.
Rhododendron arboreum
This plant has magnificent trusses of pink flowers in March-April. It has distinctive silvery to red indumentum on the underside of the large leathery leaves. The National flower of Nepal that will become a large tree in time. It makes a majestic plant that has the ability to re-grow from both the base and the trunk after a hard winter's removed. Height 150cm in 10 years.
R. arboreum is the National...
Rhododendron arboreum 'Rubaiyat'.
Selected clone with good red flowers and darker spots flowering in March-April. It has distinctive silvery indumentum on the underside of the large glossy and leathery leaves. R. arboreum is the National flower of Nepal that grows into a fine large tree. It makes a majestic plant that has the ability to re-grow from both the base and the trunk after a hard winter. Height 150cm in 10 years, eventually...
Rhododendron arboreum 'Stonefield Best'
(ARBOREA H4) 'Stonefield Best' is recognised as one of the best red flowered clones of R. arboreum, and flowers in March- April. This particularly fine red was selected at Stonefield Castle on the West Coast of Scotland, and has excellent foliage with deep green leathery leaves, and a silvery sheen like indumentum on the undersides. Like all red arboreum, it is not as hardy as the pink or white clones,...
Rhododendron arboreum cinnamomeum 'Everest Reunion'
This plant has neat trusses of pink flowers in March-April. It has distinctive cinnamon red indumentum on the underside of the large leathery leaves. R. arboreum cinnamomeum 'Everest Reunion' makes a good show in our garden and was collected by Colonel Charles Wylie, (David's uncle) who was in charge of logistics and Nepali porters on the successful 1952 Everest expedition. This selection has attractive...
Rhododendron argipeplum
Superb scarlet red bell-shaped flowers in a small truss flowering early, between February and April. A striking plant that has bristly branchlets when young. It has reddish smooth flaking bark and white, turning buff, indumentum on the underside of it's leaves. Height 80-100cm in 10 years.
This species was redefined in 1996, formerley being known as R. smithii and R. macrosmithii.
Recommended...
Rhododendron argipeplum 'Fleurie'
Superb scarlet red bell-shaped flowers in a small truss flowering early, between February and April. A striking plant that has bristly branchlets when young. It has reddish smooth flaking bark and white, turning buff, indumentum on the underside of it's leaves. Height 80-100cm in 10 years.
This species was redefined in 1996, formerly being known as R. smithii and R. macrosmithii. This plant received...
Rhododendron argyrophyllum 'Chinese Silver' AGM
Red in bud, opening to excellent clear pink bell-shaped flowers, with a darker flushing. Flowering in early May argyrophyllum Chinese Silver is an excellent clone that has attractive dark green silver-backed leaves. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for wonderful foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: sheltered woodland.
Habit: tree-like.
Group: Species Rhododendron.
Subsection: Argyrophylla.
Introduction...
Rhododendron Azurro INKARHO
Now available on the Inkarho rootstock! Distinctive frilly edged purple flowers with a darker blotch. This stunner flowers in late May to early June. It is a very tough plant with a great compact habit. We are very keen on this plant because it has proven to be even more reliable than it's parent, Purple Splendour. Height 150cm in 10 years.Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended...
Rhododendron Barbarella
(H5) NEW. Lovely orange, pink, red and yellow colour flowers during May. An outstanding compact yakushimanum hybrid with nice glossy foliage. Height 50-75cm in 10 years.
• Ideal for containers and small gardens.• Easy to grow.• Group: yakushimanum.• Parentage: Lampion x (viscidifolium x wardii).• Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1984).• Bred by: Hans Hachmann. Origin:...
Rhododendron Barnaby Sunset
Pretty pale yellow flowers in April. This plant has an upright habit with small oval deep green glossy foliage. Height 100-125cm in 10 years.
Recommended for small gardens and mixed borders.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: most garden situations, needs good drainage.
Habit: upright.
Group: Rhododendron hybrid.
Parentage: unknown.
Hybridization date: unknown (pre 1994).
Bred...
Rhododendron Belami
Stunning white flowers with prominent red speckled blotch on the upper lobe. A dense ball type truss of 12 flowers, each being funnel shaped measuring 50-60 x 80-96mm - a real gem. Starting in mid May, the flowers open pale pink with a darker blotch, but quickly change to white with the striking red blotch. This is a tough award winning plant with dark green foliage from Hachmann in Northern Germany....
Rhododendron Belkanto INKARHO
(H6) Yellow orange buds opening to pale yellow flowers with wavy edges, tinged pale yellowish-pink with green spotting on the upper lobe, in a ball-shaped truss of 14-17. May flowering. Medium green slightly curved foliage, on a plant with a broad compact habit, and growing to a height of 125-150cm in 10 years.
• Recommended for: Neat habit, yellow flowers• Easy to grow.• Ideal position:...
Rhododendron Bellini INKARHO
Now available on the Inkarho rootstock! This is a good tough yellow from Northern Germany with soft pale yellow flowers, and dark red markings on the upper lobe, flowering in mid May. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended for: Tough and reliable variety.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group:...
Rhododendron Biskra
Bell shaped vermilion and biscuit coloured flowers in May which hang down and look stunning. This plant has an upright slender habit and is one of the hardier cinnabarium hybrids. Height 100-120cm in 10 years.
Recommended for stunning flower.
Plantsman range.
Ideal position: needs an open situation.
Habit: upright.
Group: Rhododendron hybrid.
Parentage: cinnabarinum Roylei Group (s) X ambiguum.
Hybridization...
Rhododendron Black Magic
This is an amazing free flowering plant with the darkest red flowers and deep green upright foliage. In our opinion it is one of the best deep red Rhododendrons and one of our favourites. Height 140-160cm in 10 years. It will take a fair amount of sun, but the flowers won't last so long. Dappled shade is best, but not recommended for deep shade.
Recommended for: gorgeous red flowers.
Easy to...
Rhododendron Blewbury AGM
Blush white flowers with prominent reddish purple spotting, this is a very special plant. It has hardy broadly bell shaped flowers in dense trusses that flower in April. Of particular interest is it's dark narrow pointed leaves, with a thin light buff indumentum underneath. This is a real stunner and worth its place in the garden for the foliage alone! Height 80-100cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers...
Rhododendron Blue Hawaii
Frilly edged and large good violet blue flowers fading to pale lavender in the throat, with a greenish blotch and bronze spotting. This plant is very floriferous in May and has a broad habit. Height 150cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Lovely flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Open.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage: 'Blue Ensign'(s) X 'Purple Splendour'.
Hybridization...
Rhododendron Blue Peter AGM
A very distinctive large frilly lavender blue flowers with a prominent purple flare in a tight conical truss. This stunning plant flowers during May and is well branched. It does benefit from pruning after flowering when young but will make a brilliant specimen. Height 150-180cm in 10 years. This plant was awarded a RHS FCC (First Class Certificate) in 1958 and the AGM later.
Recommended for: stunning...
Rhododendron Blue Pool
Wonderful funnel-shaped light lavender blue flowers in April - May. This plant has attractive lettuce green leaves in the summer. A slow-growing, dense and compact mounded bush. Height 80-100cm in 10 years, but getting larger in time.
Recommended for front of borders, small gardens and raised beds.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: most garden situations but avoid too much heat.
Habit: dense and...
Rhododendron Blutopia
This plant has lovely deep violet blue flowers with a prominent olive green speckled flare. Flowering in late May it has good dark green foliage with slightly twisted leaves. Broad upright grower. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: reliable performer
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations, dappled shade.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid.
Parentage: 'Catawbiense...
Rhododendron Bremen
Glowing scarlet red flowers in a loose truss appear in April. This plant has bright silvery green leaves and is neat and compact. It is hardy, but needs a sheltered site. Height 40-60cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group: williamsianum.
Parentage: unknown x williamsianum
Hybridization date: pre 1950 (1945)
Bred by: D G Hobbie. Origin: German.
Habit: Compact...
Rhododendron Brigitte INKARHO
Now available on the Inkarho rootstock! Very pretty pale pink flowers with a darker pink edge in late May and early June. This plant has fine shiny foliage and has a compact habit, growing wider than tall. Height 100-120cm in 10 years.Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended for: Pretty flowers and good foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations,...
Rhododendron bureavii AGM
Lovely white rose flushed flowers spotted crimson or purple. Flowering in May this is a superb foliage plant, with thick woolly indumentum on the underside of the leaves turning from white to rusty red with age. One of the most distinctive rhododendron species. Our selected clone is propagated from a large plant growing at Crosswater which has great flowers and grows in a neat rounded habit. It has...
Rhododendron Busuki
(H7) Deep red flowers with prominent white stamens in the centre, in a neat dome shaped truss. Flowers late May to early June. Grows into a dense compact growing plant suitable for sun or shadey positions. An award winning very hardy plant from Hans Hachmann in Northern Germany. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
• Recommended for: Tough variety.• Easy to grow.• Ideal position: Dappled...
Rhododendron Calsap INKARHO
Lovely large trusses of pinky white flowers with a prominent blackberry coloured blotch. A very striking flower in late May with pale green foliage on a plant with a neat habit. It does perform best in a sunny situation. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended for stunning flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations,...
Rhododendron cardiobasis 'Pink Cloud' AC4221
(FORTUNEA H4) Large pink funnel shaped campanulate flowers with 7 lobes, in April-May. Distinctive large rounded leaves with a heart shaped base. Related to R. orbiculare. Height 50-75cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid soils.
Rhododendron Cary Ann
(H5) Masses of coral-red open funnel shaped flowers in upright trusses during May. The plant has a compact habit with distinctively grooved and pointed foliage. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
• Ideal position: Dappled shade in most garden situations.• Habit: Compact• Group: Tall Hybrid.• Parentage: ‘Corona’ X ‘Vulcan’• Hybridisation date: pre 1950 (1949)•...
Rhododendron Catawbiense Album
(H7) Long lasting white flowers with greenish-yellow speckiling. Late May flowering in a dense truss. A vigorous, very tough old variety, dating from before 1850. Height 175-200cm in 10 years.
Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended for: Hedging/screening.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hardy Hybrid.
Tolerant...
Rhododendron Catawbiense Boursault INKARHO
(H7) Long lasting lilac purple flowers with few markings. Late May flowering in a dense truss. A vigorous, very tough old variety, dating from before 1850, and hardy to -30C. Height 175-200cm in 10 years.
Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended for: Hedging/screening.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hardy Hybrid.
Tolerant...
Rhododendron Catawbiense Grandiflorum
(H7) Long lasting lilac purple flowers with yellowish red markings. Late May flowering. A vigorous, very tough variety, dating from before 1850, and hardy to -30C. Height 180+cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Hedging/screening.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hardy Hybrid.
Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6, and up to pH 7.5.
RHS Hardiness Rating: H7.
Rhododendron Catawbiense Grandiflorum INKARHO
(H7) Long lasting lilac purple flowers with yellowish red markings. Late May flowering. A vigorous, very tough variety, dating from before 1850, and hardy to -30C. Height 175cm in 10 years. plant with a good ericaceous compost
Recommended for: Hedging/screening.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hardy Hybrid.
Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6, and up to pH 7.5.
RHS...
Rhododendron cerasinum 'Cherry Brandy'
(THOMSONIA H5) Long lasting bell shaped flowers referred to by F. Kingdon-Ward as 'Cherry Brandy' - red and white. May-June flowering. Sparse feathery habit. Height 80-100 cm in 10 years.
This bi-colour form was referred to by the great plant hunter Frank Kingdon-Ward as 'Cherry brandy', and the pure red form as 'Coals of Fire'.
Recommended for long lasting flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position:...
Rhododendron Cherry Kiss
NEW! An excellent new German plant with deep red flowers and lovely dark green glossy foliage. Glowing red funnel shaped flowers with wavy edging in a neat compact truss, with contrasting almost white stamens, and cream upward pointing anthers. Late May flowering. Equally striking are the thick dark very deep glossy leaves on a handsome plant broadly upright plant. A very hardy plant, claimed to...