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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.
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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 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 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 Lovely William
Stunning deep rose flowers in a loose truss in April to May. We like this plant for its low growing open habit and lovely rounded leaves. R. williamsianum hybrids have characteristic rounded leaves that give them that little extra interest in the garden. Bred by Sir James Horlick on Isle of Gigha, Argyllshire. Height 75-100cm in 10 years.
Ideal for containers and small gardens.
Easy to grow.
Group:...
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 Newcomb's Sweetheart
Delightful, scented clear pink frilled flowers with a claret-rose blotch in large upright trusses. Flowering in May, Newcombs Sweetheart has a vigorous and dense habit and will make a large plant, growing wider than tall. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Good foliage and lovely fragrant flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage:...
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:...
Rhododendron Nobleanum Venustum
Early pink flowers, shading to white in the centre with dark crimson markings. A dense bush which flowers any time from November 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:...
Rhododendron Nofretete
7.5 litre pots reduced due to leaf damage
(H6) Bright red flowers, white in the throat, with red-brown spotting on the dorsal lobe, fading paler with age in May. A great foliage plant, neat habit. Bred Bruns (Germany) 1961. Height 100-125cm in 10 years. Please note this variety can be shy to flower, so you may need to wait 2-3 years.
• Ideal for containers and small gardens.• Easy to grow.•...
Rhododendron Nova Zembla
(H6) Deep pink in bud opening to deep pink flowers with darker spotting during late May to early June. These can fade to soft pink in strong sun. Great dark green foliage on a sturdy upright plant. Good for hedging and screening. It is also heat and sun tolerant, and very hardy. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Hedging/screening.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit:...
Rhododendron Old Port
Extremely attractive medium reddish purple flowers with a deep blotch flowering in late May. This is a vigorous old hybrid with good glossy leaves. Height 150-180 cm in 10 years.
Recommended for: Striking flower and great foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage: catawbiense hybrid.
Hybridization date: pre 1900 ( before...
Rhododendron Olga AGM
A compact plant with very striking light orange-apricot flowers fringed pink with deeper spotting. Flowering in late May to June it has good foliage on a plant with a spreading habit. Height 140-160cm in 10 years.Orange varieties do tend to grow a little more slowly than other colours.
Recommended for: Striking flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Open.
Group:...
Rhododendron Orakel
(H7) Striking dark purple variety with a distinctive blackberry blotch. A tough variety from Hachmann's Nursery in Northern Germany, flowering in late May-early June, with good winter hardiness. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Shortlisted for RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year, 2016. One of 3 plants entered by Millais Nurseries that reached the top 20 selections of the Show!
• Recommended...
Rhododendron Orakel INKARHO
(H7) Now available on the Inkarho rootstock! Striking dark purple variety with a distinctive blackberry blotch. A tough variety from Hachmann's Nursery in Northern Germany, flowering in late May-early June, with good winter hardiness. Height 150-175cm in 10 years.
Shortlisted for RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year, 2016. One of 3 plants entered by Millais Nurseries that reached the top 20...
Rhododendron oreodoxa var. fargesii AGM
Lovely open bell-shaped mauve-pink flowers with darker speckling. A free-flowering plant in March-April that is easy to grow. With an upright habit, it has attractive grey-green leaves that curl up in cold or sunny weather. Height 150-180cm in 10 years. oreodoxa meaning 'Glory of the mountains' and fargesii is after Pere Farges (1844-1912), French foreign missions in NW Sichuan. This variety has slightly...
Rhododendron oreotrephes 'Pentland' AGM
Wonderful clone with deep mauve flowers with a paler centre in April-May. A very desirable species with beautiful sea-green foliage which is highly recommended. This selection was obtained from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh by Peter Cox and introduced in 1990. R. oreotrephes Pentland has a tidy upright habit. Height 75-100cm in 10 years.
Recommended for wonderful foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal...
Rhododendron pachysanthum 'Crosswater' AGM
A superb foliage plant with silvery blue covering (tomentum) on the upper leaf surface, and tan wooly indumentum underneath the leaves that is silvery white on the young growth. Distinctive leaves and free flowering pinky white flowers spotted red or green in April and early May form a neat rounded truss. Originally collected from Taiwan, our pachysanthum Crosswater clone is recognised as one of the...
Rhododendron Paola
(H6) Wonderful soft pink flowers with darker reddy-brown centres, opening in late May/early June with dark green matt foliage. This variety forms a dense compact plant growing wider than high. 125-150cm in ten years. Once again, its compact habit makes this plant ideal for middle of large boarders or perfect for the smaller modern garden.
• Recommended for: Smaller modern Gardens.• Easy...
Rhododendron Phyllis Korn
Gorgeous creamy white flowers tinged primrose yellow, with a currant red blotch in early May. This plant has a well branched upright habit with good dark glossy foliage and is suitable for hedging and screening. Height 140-160cm after 10 years.
Recommended for: Great flower and foliage.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage:...