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Rhododendron Grumpy
This plant has lovely orange buds that open to cream flowers with pink edging and spotting in late May. It is the most compact of the 'Seven Dwarfs' series with excellent foliage and stunning woolly indumentum on the underside of the leaves. Height 80cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group: yakushimanum.
Parentage: yakushimanum X unknown hybrid.
Hybridization...
Rhododendron Gwillt King
(H4) Bright turkey red flowers in a semi-circular truss, with spotting on the dorsal lobe and deep basal nectaries. April-May flowering, and suitable for mild locations only. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
This is a really good bright red flower of quality, and performs well in sheltered positions. Densely hairy on the undersides of leaves. It has recently been exhibited at RHS Rhododendron competitions,...
Rhododendron Hallelujah
Image gratefully supplied and owned by Marc Mertens
(H5) Rose red flowers of strong substance, in a ball-shaped truss during May. Thick textured downward pointing leaves held on a compact and dense plant. Best in light shade. Height 100-125cm in 10 years.
Parentage: The Hon. Jean-Marie Montague x KimberlyBred by: Harold Greer, USA. 1976
Rhododendron Hammondii
Lovely dainty rosy pink tubular funnel shaped flowers (25mm) with white filaments, in a compact truss. This is a very useful late flowering variety in June which has attractive dark green narrow small leaves. It forms a super neat tidy shrub. Height 75-100cm in 10 years. Also known as 'Tenellum'.
Recommended for small gardens and mixed borders. Useful to extend the flowering season.
Easy to grow.
Ideal...
Rhododendron Hampshire Belle
An absolute must for every garden with narrow pointed leaves always smothered with pretty pink flowers in May! This plant has striking foliage which looks good all year. It has purplish pink flowers, paler in the centre with a conspicuous red blotch. A very dense, upright growing shrub. Height 120-140cm in 10 years.Hampshire Belle originates from the Hillier Gardens and Arboretum near Romsey, where...
Rhododendron Happydendron Pushy Purple INKARHO
Launched by us at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and shortlisted as their Plant of the Year 2019!
(H6) Stunning deep reddish purple in bud, opening to pale pink flowers with a prominent green yellow blotch, and feathering to deep mauvey pink edging to the flower. The overall effect is mauvey purple, but really it displays 3 separate and distinct colours. The reddish purple colour fades to mauvey purple,...
Rhododendron High Summer
Another later flowering beautiful yellow variety raised by our own Ted Millais. It has soft creamy yellow flowers in late June which always attract attention. It is best in light shade to preserve the blooms. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.As with all yellow Rhododendrons, this plant does need good drainage (but not dry conditions!).
Recommended for: Late flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Dappled...
Rhododendron Hille
Showy creamy white flowers tinged pink at the edges, with prominent reddish speckling all over. This plant flowers in April so is best in a sheltered spot to protect the opening buds from frost. Height 120-150 cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Striking early flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage:...
Rhododendron Hoppy
Striking frilled lilac-pink flowers which form a spectacular truss. The flowers fade gently from pink through to white. A reliable plant flowering in May to June. This is the largest of the 'Seven Dwarfs' series and is another of our favourites. Height 100-140cm in 10 years. Okay it should have been called Happy, but that name was already taken. As this was named in the 1970's at least it wasn't called...
Rhododendron Horizon Monarch AGM
This is another of our favourites - lovely red buds open to large pale yellow flowers with pink tones and a small vivid red flare. Flowering in May this is an exceptional hybrid with a strong growing habit, it is dense and compact and has fabulous deep green foliage. Height 150-180cm in 10 years, slightly wider than it is in height.As with all yellow Rhododendrons, this plant does need good drainage...
Rhododendron Hotei
A stunning plant with trusses of rich yellow flowers with deeper shading flowering in early May. One of the best yellow rhododendrons, against which all others are judged. Flowering can be shy, but normally starts when the plant is 4 years old. It has a dense compact habit and performs best in partial shade. Height 140-160cm in 10 years. As with all yellow Rhododendrons, this plant does need good drainage...
Rhododendron Ilam Violet
Wonderful deep violet blue flowers in compact clusters flowering in April-May. These flowers really glow on the plant! The lovely reddish young aromatic leaves turn lettuce green in summer, then bronze in winter. The plant is best in light shade. Height 80-100cm in 10 years.
Recommended for small gardens and mixed borders with great foliage
Easy to grow
Ideal position: most garden situations but...
Rhododendron Impi
(H5) Very dark dusky red funnel shaped flowers, with wavy edged lobes, in small and loose trusses during June. Dark green leaves with light white tomentum on a neat upright, compact growing plant from Exbury Gardens. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.
• Recommended for: Late season flowers and interesting foliage.• Ideal position: Dappled shade in most garden situations.• Habit: Upright,...
Rhododendron insigne AGM
A great plant with stunning pink bell shaped flowers with crimson spotting in May - June. It has distinctive pointed deep green glossy leaves with a silver/coppery metallic sheen on the underside. This is a tough plant with a neat bushy habit, particularly if grown in plenty of light. It does benefit from deadheading after flowering. Height 80 to 100cm in 10 years.
Recommended for good foliage and...
Rhododendron irroratum 'Polka Dot' BH2511
(IRRORATA H4-5) A super selection with striking flowers that are white and heavily spotted deep purple suffused pink in March-April. It has hairy pedicels, ovary and style. The plant is reasonably upright in habit, with a height of 125-150cm in 10 years.
This irroratum 'Polka Dot' clone is always one of the most striking flowers on the show benches at Rhododendron competitions. Our clone originates...
Rhododendron James Burchett AGM
Wonderful large scented white flowers with a slight mauve tinge and prominent green-yellow speckled flare in dense trusses in late June to early July. This plant takes us little longer to propagate but it is certainly one of the best later flowering hybrids. It has lovely long dark foliage on a tough, vigorous plant with a dense habit. Height 150-180cm in 10 years. Best in partial shade to protect...
Rhododendron Johnnie Johnston
(H4) Attractive semi-double soft rose pink flowers, stained with a darker shade in the centre. April flowering. Bred in Cornwall, suitable for mild climates and cool conservatories. Height 50-75cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid composts.
Bred by Sir Edward Bolitho at Trengwainton, which is now a choice National Trust garden in Cornwall.
• Easy to grow, but give winter shelter.• Ideal...
Rhododendron Karl Naue
(H6) Strong red flowers in a domed truss, with dark red spotting on dorsal lobe, and prominent white filaments. Mid May-June flowering, set off with good dark green foliage. A tough plant from Hachmann, in Northern Germany. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid soils.
Introduced: Holger Hachmann 2007Etymology: named for the 71st birthday of the head of the Dittersdorf Baumschulen, Amtsberg...
Rhododendron Karl Naue INKARHO
(H6) Strong red flowers in a domed truss, with dark red spotting on dorsal lobe, and prominent white filaments. Mid May-June flowering, set off with good dark green foliage. A tough plant from Hachmann, in Northern Germany. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid soils.
Introduced: Holger Hachmann 2007Etymology: named for the 71st birthday of the head of the Dittersdorf Baumschulen, Amtsberg...
Rhododendron King's Ride
(H5) A neat domed truss of white bell shaped flowers, speckled brown and flushed purple-pink when young. Late May. A lovely and really choice foliage plant raised at Windsor Park, which looks good all year, with whitish tormentum in summer on the upper surfaces, turning glossy dark green in winter. Height 75-100cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group: Yakushimanum.
...
Rhododendron Kluis Sensation AGM
(H5) Strong red with crimson spotting, in wide funnel shaped slightly frilled flowers, on a compact globular truss in May / June. A compact plant and fairly slow growing, with concave leaves. Tolerates sun and heat, and has been a recommended variety to survive the heat in Australia! Height 175-200cm in 10 years.
• Recommended for: Hedging/screening, tough variety.• Easy to grow.•...
Rhododendron Kokardia
Striking frilled lavender pink flowers with a prominent wine red blotch. Flowering in May this lovely plant has glossy green leaves. It is a dense plant that grows wider than tall. Height 140-160cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Striking flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage: 'Humboldt' (s) X 'Direktor E. Hjelm'.
Hybridization...
Rhododendron Kokardia (Second's)
Please note these have been reduced as they are not first grade, they may be lacking flower buds, have marked leaves from treated lace bug damage, not the best shape or have a hole/gap. If you are interested in any of these and wish to see photos please email or call and we can get some over to you.
Striking frilled lavender pink flowers with a prominent wine red blotch. Flowering in May this lovely...
Rhododendron Lavender Girl AGM
Large lightly scented clear flowers that are pinky purple in bud opening to lavender with a white centre and light brown markings in the throat. Flowering in May this plant has a dense, bushy habit. It is vigorous, hardy and is wind and sun tolerant. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.Another favourite that is ideal for hedging and screening.
Recommended for: Fragrance and Hedging/screening.
Easy to...
Rhododendron Lem's Monarch AGM
Probably one of the best American hybrids ever. This plant is red in bud opening to huge superb pink flower trusses, with red edging fading to pale pink. It is a truely striking, choice, dense plant. Lems Monarch is stunning in late May and early June. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Hedging/screening and stunning flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit:...
Rhododendron Libretto
This plant has wonderful large dark purple flowers with an attractive yellow-green flare. Flowering in late May/early June with a broad compact habit. A tough plant from Hachmann's in Northern Germany. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: A tough plant with gorgeous flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Compact.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage:...
Rhododendron Linda AGM
We love this gorgeous plant. With frilled rose-pink bell shaped flowers in upright trusses it flowers in May. This is a good williamsianum hybrid with a dense habit and pale green egg shaped leaves. R. williamsianum hybrids always have the characteristic rounded leaves that make them so interesting. Best in a sunny position. Height 80-100cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy...
Rhododendron Lodbrit
(H5) Dark crimson buds open to large wide funnel shaped cherry pink flowers, fading to very light pink. Late May flowering. A strong Loderi x Britannia hybrid with large healthy green leaves on a dense growing plant. Height 150-175cm 10 years.
It is a shame that this plant does not give the wonderful scent of Loderi, but we are impressed with the lovely deep flowers and strong growth of dense habit...
Rhododendron Loderi Pink Coral
Pale coral pink highly scented flowers with a brownish purple blotch flowering in early May. A tall growing woodland plant that requires shelter and protection from strong wind. Height 180cm in 10 years.
This is one of the deepest pink clones of Loderi, but like all of them, the flowers will fade to pale pinky-white after a few days, but the lovely scent remains.
Recommended for: Strongly scented...
Rhododendron Loderi Pink Diamond AGM
Large sweetly scented trusses of rose pink flowers which fade paler, almost to white, and have faint brown markings. Flowering in early May this is a fast growing upright plant needing a sheltered woodland position. Height 180cm in 10 years.
Like all Loderi clones, the flowers will fade to white after a few days, but the lovely scent remains.
Recommended for: Strongly scented flowers.
Plantsman...
Rhododendron Loderi Pink Diamond AGM (Second's)
Please note these have been reduced as they are not first grade, they may be lacking flower buds, have marked leaves from treated lace bug damage, not the best shape or have a hole/gap. If you are interested in any of these and wish to see photos please email or call and we can get some over to you.
Large sweetly scented trusses of rose pink flowers which fade paler, almost to white, and have faint...
Rhododendron Logan Surprise
(H3-4) A wonderful selection of Rhododendron edgeworthii by Richard Baines at Logan Botanic Garden in Scotland. This form of edgeworthii has scented white bell-shaped flowers with vibrant pink edges and stripes down the back and a yellow blotch at the base, which do fade to pure white. Usually flowering late April into early May.Thick rugged looking leaves that have a light covering of hairs on the...
Rhododendron Lupinenberg Laguna
(H6) Purple buds open to deep mauve flowers with green yellow speckling, in late May. An excellent neat and compact growing plant, and one of the deepest mauve yakushimanum hybrids. Bred in Northern Germany, and very hardy to -20°C. Height 75-100cm in 10 years.
Also known as Bohlken's Lupinenberg Laguna.
Lupinenberg translates to 'Lupin Mountain'. Developed at Bohlken's Nursery. Look out for...
Rhododendron Madame Masson AGM
White star-like flowers with a golden yellow blotch flowering in late May early June. This is a very old hybrid that is extremely tough, reliable and striking. A dense well shaped plant with shiny dark foliage which is ideal for hedging and screening. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Hedging/screening.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group:...
Rhododendron Madame Masson AGM INKARHO
Now available on the Inkarho rootstock! White star-like flowers with a prominent golden yellow blotch, flowering in late May and early June. This is a very old hybrid that is extremely tough, reliable and striking. A dense well shaped plant with shiny dark foliage which is ideal for hedging and screening. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended...
Rhododendron Marcel Menard AGM INKARHO
Now available on the Inkarho rootstock! Deep purple violet flowers, with prominent greenish speckling in the throat. Flowering late May to early June this is an old but particularly tough variety with clean dark green foliage. Height 140-160 cm in 10 years.
Also known as Monsieur Marcel Menard.
Plant with plenty of good ericaceous compost to aid establishment.
Recommended for: Striking flower...
Rhododendron Markeeta's Prize AGM
Fine large bright scarlet flowers with darker spots. Flowering in early May it has thick dark green foliage on a tall upright plant. Markeetas Prize is one of the best reds available but we do recommend partial shade to prevent the blooms from fading. Height 175-200cm in 10 years.This is a great tough plant that is ideal for hedging and screening.
Recommended for: One of the best reds.
Easy to...
Rhododendron Marlis AGM
Fantastic red buds open to rose pink flowers with paler centres and star-shaped white lines. This plant flowers in May, buds up young and is neat growing. This is a consistently reliable plant and one that we would recommend. Height 80-120cm in 10 years. The registered name is 'Hachmann's Marlis'.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group: yakushimanum.
Parentage: Mars X yakushimanum...
Rhododendron Maroon Sappho
(H6) Lilac in bud opening to white flowers with a lilac flush, and a prominent maroon red flare on the upper lobe. Late May flowering. A strong growing plant with a neat habit. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
This is a neat and much more manageable plant for most gardens than the well known R. Sappho, which is too large and sprawly for many gardens. Although the Maroon Sappho flower is a little smaller,...
Rhododendron Metallica
(H7) Stunning deep violet flowers with a prominent blotch and speckling on the upper lobes, flowering in late May and early June. This is a very hardy plant from Northern Germany, and was bred by Holger Hachmann in 2009. As yet not registered, but also known as Hachmann's Metallica. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Striking flower..
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit:...
Rhododendron Midnight Beauty
(H6) Almost black buds open to dark burgundy red flowers with a darker blotch and wavy edges. Cream coloured anthers add extra interest. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
• Recommended for: Tough variety and stunning colour.• Easy to grow.• Ideal position: Dappled shade in most garden situations.• Habit: Can be thin so plant with other Rhododendrons.• Group: Hardy Hybrid.•...
Rhododendron Millennium Gold
(H6) This plant has beautiful pure golden yellow flowers with an attractive dark speckling on the upper lobe. Flowering in May and early June, its flowers are funnel shaped, 60 x 40mm with around 14 to 17 per rounded truss. Nice glossy foliage with a lovely orange brown indumentum on the underside of the leaves. Good compact yellows are rare, but this one is proving excellent. Height 75-100cm in 10...
Rhododendron Moonstone
(H5) Characterful lax trusses of yellow bell shaped flowers opening to creamy pink in April. Rounded mid green leaves. Raised by J C Williams, campylocarpum x williamsianum. Height 100-125cm in 10 years.
• Ideal for containers and small gardens.• Easy to grow.• Parentage: campylocarpum x williamsianum.• Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1958).• Bred by: J.C. Williams Origin: British.•...
Rhododendron Mount Everest
Superb pure white flowers with red-brown speckling in the throat. This is a showy plant that is very free flowering in May and faintly scented. Mid-green leaves on a dense, bushy vigorous plant. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.This is a great plant that is ideal for hedging and screening.
Recommended for: Wonderful pure white flowers.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit:...
Rhododendron Mrs A .T. de la Mare AGM
This is a super plant with blush pink buds that open to fragrant white frilled flowers with green spotting. Flowering in May with good glossy foliage Mrs A T de la Mare is an excellent hardy plant with an upright spreading habit. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Pure white scented flower on a tough plant.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Can become tree-like.
Group:...
Rhododendron Mrs Charles Pearson AGM
This pretty and useful plant has mauve-pink buds that fade to near white in flower with brown spots. It has good dark foliage and flowers in late May to early June. It is vigorous and has an upright and dense habit. Height 180cm in 10 years.It certainly is one of our favourites and is ideal for hedging and screening. Vigorous and tolerating sun and heat, this is a great plant. Height 150-180cm in 10...
Rhododendron Mrs T.H. Lowinsky AGM (Second's)
Please note these have been reduced as they are not first grade, they may be lacking flower buds, have marked leaves from treated lace bug damage, not the best shape or have a hole/gap. If you are interested in any of these and wish to see photos please email or call and we can get some over to you.
Mauve buds open to orchid pink and fade to white with a conspicuous and distinctive orange blotch in...
Rhododendron Nobleanum Album
Early pure white flowers in a small rounded truss. This is a dense bush which flowers any time from January to March often flowering again after frosts to welcome in the spring. The narrow leaves have a thin layer of silvery indumentum. Height 140-160cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Early flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage:...