Rhododendron
The history of the introduction of the Rhododendron family to the western world reads somewhat like the script of an Indiana Jones movie. Devoted horticultural pioneers of the 19th century risked life and limb in the remote mountainous regions of China to seek out desirable species. The British Empire had an endless apetite for Rhododendrons which had to be satisfied! This was no simple Chinese Takeaway. Marauding tribesmen and man-hunting dogs along with pests and diseases were a very real and dangerous threat. We can be grateful that through them we now know of aproximately 900 species of Rhododendron which have been inter-bred to create more than 10,000 hybrids. There is really no excuse for not finding a Rhododendron that apeals.
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aka Rhododendron
Simply beautiful intense violet blue flowers with ruffled edges and showy curved stamens. Erect upright habit. Flowers from early to mid spring. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Mulch the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 1.5m
Rhododendron Crater Lake
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$39.99
The Rhododendron ' Cunningham 's White' is a flat round, particularly compact , bushy , evergreen shrub. Flowers are white maturing to Blush pink some with yellow centers. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact, bushy
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.8m x 0m
Rhododendron Cunninghams White
Current Stock Height: 35/50 ?
Container: 6l ?
$54.99
aka Rhododendron
Large full trusses of striking ruby red flowers appear in spring. Handsome dark foliage and an upright habit make this a Rhododendron to add to your collection. Plant in semi-shade and mulch the roots regularly to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1m
Rhododendron Damozel
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$39.99
aka Rhododendron
A special species Rhododendron from the mountains of Burma. The blooms are beautifully fragrant and toned palest pink to white with a speckled blotch of yellow in the centre. Flowers in spring. Plant in dappled light with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.
This Rhododendron also has attractive mahogany coloured peeling bark.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2m
Rhododendron Dendricola
Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$39.99
aka Rhododendron
Big, bold, rounded trusses of frilly cerise pink blooms will delight in spring. Dark green glossy foliage and a vigorous growth habit. Plant in dappled light though this cultivar is tolerant of some sun. Prefers acid soil and a nice layer of mulch to keep the roots cool. Evergreen. RHS AGM.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1.5m
Rhododendron Dr Arnold W Endtz
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$39.99
aka Rhododendron
A vigorous, hardy and tolerant Rhododendron that has deep rose pink, trumpet blooms that form dense large trusses. Very free flowering, puts on a spectacular display mid spring. Plant in dappled light with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Est 10 yr. growth. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 4m x 2.5m
Rhododendron Elegans
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$39.99
aka Rhododendron
The double flowers of this dome shaped Rhododendron are the prettiest shade of soft mauve highlighted with a blotch of lemon-brown in the centre. The flowers appear in spring in loose trusses. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Rhododendron Fastuosum Flore Pleno
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$39.99
aka Rhododendron
Bred in NZ by Felix Jury this handsome shrub has dark green leathery foliage. In spring fragrant trumpets of bloom in tones of pastel apricot with a pink flush and just a hint of orange in the throat will make you realize it is an excellent choice for a semi-shaded part of the garden. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 2m
Rhododendron Felicity Fair
Current Stock Height: 100/110 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$39.99
aka Rhododendron
Show bright pink blooms with a bright cherry pink flare appear in large trusses in mid spring. A vigorous upright grower with large green leaves. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.8m x 1.5m
Rhododendron Furnivals Daughter
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$39.99
aka Rhododendron
Named for the American Nurseryman who bred this lovely Rhododendron in 1906. The purple buds open to off white blooms flushed with pink and speckled attractively at the throat. A slow compact grower that is very tolerant, even of some sun. Prefers an acid soil and some nice mulch around the roots. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 2m
Rhododendron Gomer Waterer
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$39.99
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