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The buds are buff yellow with a pink flush and the fully open flowers fade out to a cream with a yellow throat and it is also fragrant. The leaves are quite small and slightly hairy and the plant stays well furnished and compact. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

A pretty Rhododendron with large, lovely, pale pink trusses that open from deeper pink buds, light green foliage. Great to plant at the back of the garden to allow smaller plants in front. Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Very hardy. Evergreen.

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Yak hybrid. With beautiful red buds they open to ruffled rose pink flowers in spring fading to clear pink. This variety is a compact grower so don`t hide it at the back of the garden, let it show off in the front or even in a container. Likes the shade in moist well drained soil. Evergreen

Growing Rhododendrons

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Rhododendron. Bred by Bernard Hollard and named for his garden near Kaponga this outstanding Rhododendron will become a firm favourite as long as you love red. Large balls of bright red bloom are borne in profusion around September. Compact habit. Tolerates sun or part shade. Evergreen.

Growing Rhododendrons

Large wide funnel shaped yellow flowers that glow in the light in early Nov. The bush of deep green foliage is an attractive copper when making new growth.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.

Growing Rhododendrons

Large bright cerise pink flowers smother this plant late in the season. Great evergreen shrub for dappled shade. Frost tolerant, prefer partial shade and acid soil. Prune after flowering.

Growing Rhododendrons

Vigorously growing Rhododendron, bushy form of large, rounded leaves. Flowers in large, conical trusses of rich cream. Mid season blooming.Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

Growing Rhododendrons

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A NZ Hybrid Rhododendron with long pale green foliage and dense trusses of creamy white flowers that open from pink buds. The flowers have a hint of yellow spotting in the throat. Upright bushy habit. Flowers appear around October. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

This is a stunning Rhodo with lush dark green foliage that helps enhance deep dark red blooms on large trusses. Flowering in November when the early varieties are finishing. Thrives in morning sun and afternoon shade in a well drained acidic soil. Mulch in Summer to keep the roots cool. Evergreen

Part of the Kiwi series, released in 2018 by Jeff Elliott.

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aka syn. maddenii 'Virginale'

A superbly perfumed Rhododendron with soft pink buds opening to clear white with a gold eye. Attractive shiny foliage. Protect from heavy frosts. Blooms late season. Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Evergreen.

Growing Rhododendrons
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland