Rhododendron A very free flowering Yakushimanum hybrid that holds its stunning soft pink color for a long period before fading to a paler pink. Compact rounded trusses on a compact plant. Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. 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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Rhododendron. An evergreen shrub with a compact but spreading habit. Stunningly fragrant white flowers tinged with pink and yellow staining at the throat. Protect from frosts to protect the flower buds. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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This Rhododendron is an amazingly prolific flowerer, offering strong apricot pink flowers. Dark green rolled foliage and compact habit. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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Hinoki has stunning pale pink star shaped flowers with tinges fading to apricot and yellow in the throat. Flowering in October . Suitable for most garden situations. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

A vigorous upright shrub that will produce large conical clusters of white flowers with a delicate flush of pink. Flowering mid-season with dark glossy green foliage you don`t want to miss out on this one. Likes dappled sun through Summer so as to not burn the foliage.

Mulch well and feed with acid fertilizer.

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A lovely Rhododendron with deep green foliage and a neat and tidy habit. The compact trusses of bloom appear in spring and are in tones of apricot opening to large creamy flowers. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen. Highly recommended.

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A medium size Rhododendron with bright green foliage and glowing pinky-red blooms that appear in spring. Excellent choice for a border or perhaps a container in a shady corner. Prefers dappled light and acid soil, mulch annually and avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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An unusual little species 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 Black red buds open to very dark dusky red funnel shaped flowers, with wavy edged lobes, in small trusses. Dark green leaves on a neat compact growing plant. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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