An upright shrub with large, glossy narrow elliptical leaves that are dark green. Produces blooms of 13-16 deep red funnel-shaped flowers marked with black spots on all lobes. November flowering. Ideal conditions are morning sun and afternoon shade in acidic soil and mulched through hot Summers.

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A stunning red Rhododendron with large trusses of up to 18 flowers in cardinal red plus a spotted black throat. An excellent shrub for semi shade and prefers moist peat soils. Enjoys a top dressing of peat. Evergreen

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Rhododendron. Ruby Bowman has long lasting rose pink flowers with a darker eye. Long flat leaves enhance the overall appearance of this vigorous and handsome plant. Plant habit is wide and bushy. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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A wonderful new rhododendron with deep green foliage and large, round trusses of pink-tipped buds that open to flushed apricot-pink. White centres with a yellowish flare.Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Small trumpet shaped flowers of soft saffron yellow are ideal to bring light into a shady corner. The leaves are long, narrow and quite glossy. Generous with bloom in mid spring. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Narrow foliage in tones of olive green and an open habit. In spring striking blooms of white, blotched with purple-black appear in nice round trusses. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Copius bell-shaped blooms are produced early in the season. The pretty flowers are pale pink shading to rich rose pink. Vigorous, compact shrub which forms a mound. Leaves are long and grey-green. Requires shelter from the wind and fertile, acid soil that does not dry out. Hardy. Evergreen.

With fragrant white flowers this features a striking red throat with tightly packed red rays. Thrives best in full sun to part shade. An evergreen shrub flowering mid-season and will thrive in free draining but moist acidic soils.

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If you like Rhododendrons then it would be criminal not to include this hardy and vigorous cultivar in your collection. Tight trusses of bright carmine pink will put on a wonderful display in early spring. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

Sir Robert Peel was the founder of the modern day Police Force hence the common names used in the UK for the police:- "Bobbies" and/or "Peelers".

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With a name like 'Sneezy' you will not be surprised to learn that this is a dwarf Rhododendron with a low compact habit. The mid spring blooms are soft pink edged with deep pink. Ideal for a semi-shaded spot in the garden or perhaps a container. Prefers acid soil. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Yakushimanum hybrid with flamboyant pink flower colour. The flower colour is red from bud, later bright pink. This plant is hardy. Lovely long eliptical leaves. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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Small pale pink flowers in profuse clusters on the stems.Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Each year, quite early in the spring season, Spring Dance bursts out and covers itself completely in pale lilac flowers. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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An unusual Rhododendron with star-like flowers and deeply cut lobes and pointed tips. With orange buds opening to cream to yellow in color with a wine red throat early to mid Spring. A lovely dense, rounded shrub. Thrives in acidic soils that are moist but well drained and partial sun. Evergreen.

A yakushimanum hybrid with excellent compact growth. The rose pink flowers have a lighter edging, making a beautiful two toned effect. An excellent variety and can be grown in the garden or in a size suitable pot. Likes morning sun and shade in the Summer. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron. Gorgeous flowers of bright orange-scarlet with darker spots deep in the throat bloom in early summer, well after most other species and hybrids have finished flowering. A light brown, felted indumentum covers the new growth. Best in light shade to protect the summer blossoms. Acid soil. Evergreen.

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An award winning Rhododendron with handsome dark green foliage that always looks good. The early spring blooms appear in great globular trusses of glowing red with a speckling of black. WOW. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Tiana is a lovely white butterfly shaped blooms with burgundy blotches. This plant has a compact growth habit with dark green foliage. Frilly edges make it different to Sappho. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Evergreen .PVR

A stunning Rhodo with brick red buds opening to deep golden yellow flowers that are unmarked and openly funnel-shaped. Free flowering late Spring. Adds a stunning specimen to anyones garden. Requires good drainage and part shade. Hardy. Evergreen.

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True Blue is as close as you will get to blue without it actually being blue. It showcases clusters of ruffled, funnel-shaped flowers that are lightly spotted and range from purple to violet -blue. This color will really enhance any garden. A dense rounded evergreen shrub flowering Spring. Evergreen.

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Twice as Nice has the brightest pink-apricot flowers with a prominent maroon blotch in the centre of the throat. Plant in well drained soil in a semi shaded spot to maximise potential.

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A vigorous upright shrub with glossy, green and slightly textured leave. It features dark brown shiny bark and lily-like white trumpet flowers with frilly lobes and a yellow throat. The flowers have a nutmeg fragrance. Best grown in morning sun and afternoon shade, acidic soil that well drained.

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A very popular Rhododendron and deservedly so as it is 'Uniquely' beautiful. Fat bright pink buds open to large blooms of rich cream, which, are so numerous, they almost smother the foliage. Nice rounded habit. Flowers mid spring. Plant in a semi-shaded spot with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron. Very showy, large, well formed trusses of pastel mauve-pink will delight in mid spring. A strong vigorous grower with a tidy habit. Plant in a semi-shaded spot with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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A stunning Vireya with large scented butterscotch-coloured flowers that have a peach throat with wavy petals. Ideal for pots or as a specimen plant in a semi shaded area. Prefers free draining soil and feed twice a year.

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aka Vireya

Highly scented, crisp white star like tubular flowers with a frilled edge to the petals, with a hint of pink in the throat. Lovely foliage plant, does well in a container or basket. Good compact habit.

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Vireya. A tropical shrub with luxuriant dark green foliage. Large full trusses of yellow-orange flowers. Flowers twice a year, in autumn/winter and spring/summer. Has a good constitution and forms a well rounded shrub. Plant in morning sun or dappled light in well drained acid soil. Protect from frost and feed regularly for best results. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Vireya

Gorgeous trusses of double flowers are dark orange in colour and edged in red. Nice glossy dark green foliage. Plant in morning sun or dappled light in well drained acid soil. Protect from frost and feed regularly for best results. Suitable for container growing. Evergreen.

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aka Vireya

A stunning Vireya with bold orange flowers on a strong glossy green foliaged shrub. Good vigour and shape. Ideal for pots or a speciman plant in a semi shaded area. Prefers free draining soil and feed twice a year.

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aka Rhododendron

In spring, compact trusses of pink flowers open from deep apricot buds. The flowers mature to salmon-yellow with a crimson blotch. Long pointed evergreen foliage. Good strong healthy growth and a compact habit. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil.

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Handsome dark green foliage, a broad rounded habit and ravishing red blooms in spring. The flowers present themselves in large domed trusses. Sensational. Will tolerate some sun but best in dappled light with acid soil. Evergreen.

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A lovely Rhododendron with masses of small white flowers with green-yellow throat and dark green foliage flowering mid-Spring. A lovely addition to any garden for a fresh, crisp appeal. Plant in moist, acidic soil thats well drained and partial shade. Evergreen. Hardy.

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Rich pink buds appear in spring and open to beautiful large trusses of blush white blooms that have a hint of green in the centre. Handsome glossy green foliage and a vigorous upright habit. Plant in semi-shade in acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

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A lovely variety with salmon pink flowers with a deep dark eye and a dark green foliage.Flowering October. This is a beautiful specimen to have in any garden. Prefers semi shade and acid soil. Mulch well going into Summer to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.