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A vigorous hybrid which flowers mid to late spring. The blooms are a deep purple-pink tone, the colour is more intense in the centre of the bloom. Puts on a lovely display in a semi-shaded spot. Prefers acid soil and a nice layer of mulch to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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This dwarf Rhododendron has deep green foliage and a very compact habit. The pale yellow flowers which are tinged with pink don't look at all 'grumpy' and in fact are quite cheerful when they emerge in spring. Plant in semi-shade in the garden or a container, prefers acid soil. Evergreen.

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aka Rhododendron

A neat and tidy, compact Rhododendron with large trusses of delicate pale lilac flowers in spring. Would be suitable for a container or in front of deciduous trees. Happiest in acid soil with protection from the hot afternoon sun. Mulch the surface roots regularly to keep cool. Evergreen.

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This is a R. Yakusimanum hybrid which means this Rhododendron will be small and compact apart from the flowers that is which are large and showy. The flowers appear in spring and are toned reddish-purple with a margin of pink. Plant in a container or the garden in a semi-shaded position. Evergreen.

Rhododendron yakusimanum is pronounced R. 'ya-koo-shee-mah-num' just in case you want to give it a go.

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Species. An unusual little Rhododendron native to China with a low compact habit. The green foliage is dainty and aromatic, the spring flowers are funnel shaped, toned blue-mauve and lightly scented. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Mulch the roots annually to keep cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Ivery's Scarlet is one of the best, large flowering scarlet red rhododendrons. It flowers early to mid season, each flower 4-6 cm across with 12-14 flowers in an enormous flowering truss. Flowers are crimson scarlet with dark brown spots on dorsal lobe.Evergreen.

Like all Rhodos, prefers semi shade position and moist peat soils.

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Handsome deep emerald green foliage that will tolerate some sun and trusses of bright red blooms that appear in mid spring. Flowers from a young age, robust and hardy. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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This tidy and compact Yakusimanum hybrid has deep pink buds that open to reveal attractive large, mid pink blooms in mid spring. Can be grown in the garden or a container. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Worth planting in the garden for the fragrance alone but you will also be delighted by the pink buds that open out into pretty palest pink-cream blooms in spring. Nice foliage too. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

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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.