13150 Rhododendron ‘Ethan’ — ('Sloppy Joe' x ['Dad's Indian Summer' x 'Tweedy Bird']) 4-5' 0°F, EM 4/4.  Another first time release of a special hybrid.  It is a color like none other and is exceptionally showy.  The color is a bright coral red with orange tones in the throat.  Bright green leaves on a very attractive compact plant that flowers very heavily.  Outstanding would be one of many words to describe this wonderful rhododendron. 15-21" $49.95

10227 Rhododendron ‘Earl Murray’ — (‘Kubla Khan’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 5’, 0^oF, M, -/-. This one has also been known as ‘Cathy Harper’. A vigorous growing plant with an upright and well branched growth habit. The foliage is matte green. Its flowers, held in spherical trusses, are salmon-orange with wavy margins, paling toward the center.  SOLD OUT

11015 Rhododendron ‘Earl Murray’s Sister’ — (‘Kubla Khan’ x Lem’s Cameo) 5’, -5°F, M, -/-. Wavy flowers of light yellow-pink with strong, darker pink margins are held in lax, ball trusses that open from dark pink buds. The matte leaves on this plant are a nice dark green. If you like yellow and pink complements. 10-15"

11114 Rhododendron ‘Ebony Pearl’ — (sport of ‘Pink Pearl’) 6’, -5°F, M, -/-. This hybrid is new in this country and unlike any other rhododendron. Very striking and unusual deep burgundy red new foliage turns to a bronze-green as it matures. Large, light mauve-pink flowers are a perfect contrast to the dark foliage. 6-10", 10-15"

13116 Rhododendron ‘Edgarianium’ — 3’, -5°F, M-L, 3/3 Now considered to be a natural hybrid of R. nivale subsp. boreale found in S.E. Tibet at 12,000 to 15,000’. Small funnel shaped flowers are a superb blue-purple on this small leaved plant. 6-10"

10559 Rhododendron ‘Edith Bosley’ — (‘Dexter’s Bosley #1035’ x ‘Lee’s Dark Purple’) 4’, - 25^oF, M, 4/3. The large, rich, royal purple blooms have a darker blotch in the center. It resembles ‘Purple Splendour’ but is hardier. Complete the rainbow of rhododendrons in your garden with this beauty! 6-10"

10356 Rhododendron ‘Egret’ — (campylogynum white x racemosum ‘White Lace’) 2’, -5^oF, E-EM, 4/4. Another of Peter Cox’s outstanding dwarf hybrids. Each terminal is crowned with beautiful miniature white clusters which appear in such profusion that it becomes a ball of snowy white. It makes a good looking dwarf plant, excellent for the rock garden or border. You may want to plant a grouping of this fine hybrid, it’s so special! 6-10"

10224 Rhododendron ‘Elby’ — ([‘Fabia’ x bureavii] x [‘King of Shrubs’ x smirnowii]) 4’, 0^oF, M-ML, -/-. The flowers open deep pink, fading to creamy pink inside and remaining deep pink outside. Add to that, strong red in the throat with spots and rays of red on the upper petal, all enhanced by the large, deep pink calyx. 6-10", 15-21", 21-30"

13006 Rhododendron ‘Eleanor Moody’ — (‘Scintilation’ x [‘Jalisco Group x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum] ) 4’, 0°F, M, 4/4. Cream flowres with a crimson blotch and freckles are open funnel-shapped with wavy edges and are slightly scented on a compact bush. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21", 30-36"

10071 Rhododendron ‘Electra’ — (augustinii ssp. chasmanthum x augustinii ssp. augustinii) 5’, 5^oF, EM, 5/4. One of the bluest flowers. Upright growth habit and medium-green leaves. A special plant for your garden. 6-10", 10-15", 21-30"

10766 Rhododendron ‘Electra’s Son’ — (seedling of ‘Electra’) 6’, 5^oF, ML, -/-. This plant sports 3" lavender flowers with reddish-lavender on the outside. Each one also has a yellowish-green blotch on the upper lobe. It blooms in trusses of 4, with 4 flowers in each truss. 10-15"

13106 Rhododendron ‘Elephant Ears’ — (sinograde hybrid) 5’, 5^oF, EM, 3-4/5 . This Thompson hybrid has large, rounded, heart shaped leaves are soft green and have an interesting texture. This is a great foliage plant that will beautify your garden. The flowers are large, wavy, soft pink bells, darker pink at the base, lightening to soft pink outsides with a red inner throat. It likes some shade. Be the first to have this special rhododendron. You will enjoy it all year! 15-21", 21-30"

10882 Rhododendron ‘Elisabeth Hobbie’ — (‘Essex Scarlet’ x forrestii ssp. forrestii Repens Group) 30", -5^oF, EM, 4/4-5. Like a small mountain trailing down to the earth, ‘Elisabeth Hobbie’ blends into the garden niche. Deep green, elongated, rounded leaves prevent one from seeing the woody structure of the plant. Scarlet-red flowers color this hardy German hybrid from Herr Hobbie. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21"

10062 Rhododendron ‘Elizabeth’ — (forrestii ssp. forrestii Repens Group x griersonianum) 3’, 0°F, EM, 3-4/4. A vigorous and floriferous plant that grows low and wider than tall. Leaves are dark green and flowers are large, red trumpets held in lax trusses. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21"

10879 Rhododendron ‘Elizabeth Red Foliage’ — (‘Elizabeth’ hybrid or sport) 3’, 0^oF, EM, 3-4/4. Here is an interesting plant whose new growth is red. The new leaves stay red through the seasons, though color tones brighten, then become muted as winter closes. Little is known about the origin of this plant except it came from Ostbo some years ago and for some mysterious reason was not propagated. No one knows for sure whether it’s a hybrid or a sport of ‘Elizabeth’. It does have the same red flowers and growth habit of ‘Elizabeth’. 10-15", 30-36"

11275 Rhododendron ‘Ellie Green’ — (‘Janet Blair x strigillosum) 5', 0oF, EM, -/-. She has an open truss of funnel-shaped flowers of a vivid purple-red ofset by glossy olive green eliptical leaves. 36-48"

11092 Rhododendron ‘Ellie Sather’ — (haematodes x mallotum) 5’, 0^oF, EM, -/-. Strong purple red funnel shaped flowers hang in wide, flat ball trusses on this wonderful rhododendron. Glossy, textured foliage is woodland green with a dense covering of cinnamon indumentum underneath. Growth habit is rounded and compact. 10-15"

13055 Rhododendron ‘Elmer’s Orphan’ — (degronianum ssp yakushimanum hybrid) 3’, -10^oF, ML, / As can be expected a great hybrid it has a tidy compact habit on a mounding plant. Flowers are tight trussed and pink to white. How could you not give this orphan a home! 15-21"

11126 Rhododendron ‘Else Frye’ — (ciliicalyx hybrid) 4’, 15^oF, E, 5/3. This splendidly fragrant hybrid has pristine white flowers kissed with a flush of pink and a throat of sunburst yellow. Flowers are held atop leathery, glossy dark green leaves in loose trusses of 3-6. 6-10"

10072 Rhododendron ‘Elsie Watson’ — (‘Anna’ x ‘Purple Lace’) 5’, -10^oF, M, -/-. Upright growth habit. Reddish-purple buds open to soft purplish-pink flowers with a dark purple star in the throat and purple spots on the upper lobe. 21-30", 30-36"

10620 Rhododendron ‘Elya’ — ([‘Fabia’ x bureavii] x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum) 3’, -5^oF, E, 4/5. What could have better foliage than a hybrid containing R. bureavii and R. degronianum ssp. yakushimanum? This plant is special for its foliage, covered with brown indumentum on the under side of the leaf. The flowers are rose-colored, and ‘Elya’ often flowers very young. It is a very fine plant! Sold Out

10878 Rhododendron ‘Emasculum’ — (ciliatum x dauricum) 5’, -10^oF, VE, 4/3. Twiggy ascending branches become full with light pink blossoms early in the spring. Pert, small leaves dance lightly in the sun on this columnar plant. 6-10", 10-15", 21-30"

10086 Rhododendron ‘Emily Allison’ — (‘J. H. van Nes’ x ‘Loderi King George’) 4’, -5°F, M, 3/3. This lady is nice and pink in bud. Her flowers unfurl a creamy white with a red burgundy ring in the throat. The open trusses make the medium sized calyx visible. A lovely addition to our selection of rhodies. 21-30"

10935 Rhododendron ‘Empire Day’ — (‘Moser’s Maroon’ x griersonianum) 5’, 0°F, ML, 3/2. A rather open growing plant with deep green foliage and blood-red flowers. 6-10", 10-15"

10763 Rhododendron ‘English Roseum’ — (probably a sport of ‘Roseum Elegance’) 6’, -25^oF, ML, 2-3/3. This vigorous hybrid is tolerant of extremes in cold, heat and humidity. It has interesting, plentiful, smooth, glossy leaves that roll slightly at the leaf margin. The flowers are a soft rosy-lavender that cover the plant with a lavender glow. 6-10", 10-15", 30-36", 36-48"

10875 Rhododendron ‘Ernie Dee’ — (dauricum x racemosum) 1’, 0^oF, EM, 3-4/4. This Caperci hybrid is quite new to us and very appealing. It appears the dwarf won’t grow taller than 2’, but it will happily grow in width. Purple, lightly frilled flowers are long lasting and plentiful. The hybrid was raised by Ernest Dzurick; hence its name. You will love this low ‘cushion’ of a plant. 6-10", 15-21"

11018 Rhododendron ‘Eruption’ — (‘Tarantella’ x ‘Seestadt Bremerhaven’) 4’, -10^oF, ML, -/-. Large, full trusses of creamy white flowers with dark red picotee edges ‘erupt’ from strong red buds on this vigorous and somewhat open growing rhododendron. This will make an excellent foundation shrub with foliage that is a dark, matte green with very good substance. 6-10", 10-15"

13150 Rhododendron ‘Ethan’ — ('Sloppy Joe' x ['Dad's Indian Summer' x 'Tweedy Bird']) 4-5' 0°F, EM 4/4.  Another first time release of a special hybrid.  It is a color like none other and is exceptionally showy.  The color is a bright coral red with orange tones in the throat.  Bright green leaves on a very attractive compact plant that flowers very heavily.  Outstanding would be one of many words to describe this wonderful rhododendron. 15-21" $49.95 - See start of this section of rhododendrons for a picture

10937 Rhododendron ‘Ethel’ — (‘F. C. Puddle’ x forrestii ssp. forrestii Repens Group) 18", 5^oF, VE, 3-4/3-4. Fresh, deep green leaves twist and trail upon creeping yellow stems. Bright red bell flowers ornament this dwarf. Excellent planted among large rocks or as a low border. 6-10", 10-15"

11107 Rhododendron ‘Evelyn’ — (‘Loderi Venus’ x ‘Britannia’) 5-6’, 0°F, M, 4/3. These funnel, campanulate-shaped flowers are nearly 4’’ across! The loose trusses have shades of blush pink to white. The medium sized foliage clothes the long branches nicely. Excellent for naturalizing the edges of the garden. 21-30"

10872 Rhododendron ‘Evening Glow’ — (fortunei ssp. discolor x ‘Fabia’) 5’, -5^oF, L, 4/3. A deep yellow that blooms in June. Shamrock-green, narrow leaves are bright year round. The plant has a compact growth habit and is one of the best for heat. 6-10", 10-15"

10871 Rhododendron ‘Exbury Calstocker’ — (calophytum x ‘Dr. Stocker’) 6’, -5^oF, E, 5/4. Grand blossom, foliage and stature, this hybrid knows no other way to grow. Perfectly huge trusses are creamy light pink with a rich red flare at each flower center. Large, thick leaves cloak this tree like rhododendron. 21-30", 36-48"

10869 Rhododendron ‘Exbury Naomi’ — (‘Aurora’ x fortunei ssp. fortunei) 5’, -5^oF, M, 4/3. Here is real beauty. Richly textured flowers are pink with shadings of yellow and apricot that make it a gorgeous flower. The medium sized compact plant has oblong leaves. If you like pink, yellow and apricot, you’ll love the combination found here.  Sold Out

10225 Rhododendron ‘Extraordinaire’ — (‘Gold Medal’ x ‘Olin O. Dobbs’) 5’, -5^oF, M, -/-. An unusual hybrid. Rose pink buds open to flowers with pink-edged petals. A huge dark garnet red flare graces the upper petals, and the lower petals have a soft yellow center. Little by little, the whole flower becomes a creamy pink, causing the dark textured flare to stand out even more. Many large 5" individual flowers make large trusses. The foliage is a matte fir green. An interesting cross between a yellow and a purple. 6-10"

11108 Rhododendron ‘Extraordinaire’s Sister’ — (‘Gold Medal’ x ‘Olin O. Dobbs’) 5’, -5^oF, M, -/-. These lovely, large, full flowers are a soft cream color with creamy pink on the outside and pink shading on the edges of the petals. The cream color changes to yellow deep into the throat and the center is a deep crimson. Crimson spots also dot the upper lobes giving this ‘extraordinary’ flower its finishing touches. Sturdy, large, fir green foliage provides the perfect backdrop. 30-36"

10938 Rhododendron ‘Fabia’ — (dichroanthum x griersonianum) 3’, 5^oF, M, 3/4. The flowers are interesting orange colors, and the plants grow compactly. Fabia is actually a large group of sister seedlings, and there is great variation in color. Many forms have been named; one of the best known of these is ‘Fabia Tangerine’. 6-10"

10867 Rhododendron ‘Fabia Tangerine’ — (dichroanthum x griersonianum) 3’, 5^oF, M, 3/4. The flowers are a lighter orange than ‘Fabia’ with a crimson flush at the tips. It is a low and compact plant with reddish-brown indumentum. This well known rhododendron is worthy of its reputation. 6-10", 21-30"

10865 Rhododendron ‘Faggetter’s Favourite’ — (fortunei ssp. fortunei hybrid) 6’, -5^oF, M, 5/4. White, pink and cream melt together in the fragrant flower of this outstanding plant. Certainly one of the best for plant and flower!! It prefers some light shade. 15-21", 21-30"

10489 Rhododendron ‘Fantastica’ — (‘Mars’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Kochiro Wada’) 3’, -5^oF, ML, 4- 5/4. Flowers are a luscious rose with white shading in the throat and citron-green spots. It flowers very heavily on a rounded, vigorous growing plant. Woolly indumentum beneath long, elliptic leaves. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21"

10863 Rhododendron ‘Fastuosum Flore Pleno’ — (catawbiense x ponticum) 6’, -15^oF, ML, 3/3. Double, lavender-blue flowers with a large golden flare on the upper dorsal lobe give extra interest to this hardy, sun tolerant hybrid. The growth habit is somewhat open but round on this fine plant. Its good foliage is dense and green. 6-10", 21-30"

10985 Rhododendron ‘Festivo’ — (‘Hachmann’s Polaris’ x wardii) 2’, -5^oF, ML, -/-. This slow growing shrub will become nearly twice as wide as it is tall. Flowers are borne in loose trusses composed of 12-14 flowers. The bloom color is a pale yellow with red markings. 15-21"

10939 Rhododendron ‘Fire Rim’ — (‘Nancy Evans’ x ‘Pink Petticoats’) 2’, -5°F, EM, -/-. Another excellent hybrid from Jim Barlup of Bellevue, WA. The exciting flowers are cream with a richer cream shaded center and a shadow edge of red. Very nice! The growth habit is dense, low growing and spreading to 2’ tall by 3’ wide. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"

10584 Rhododendron ‘Firewine’ — (‘Fire Bird’ x ‘Purple Splendour’) 4’, 0^oF, ML, 4-5/3. Here is an unusual color for a rhododendron hot, wine-red purple and really bright! Each individual flower is ruffled and frilled in a most attractive manner. Boy, what beautiful trusses! It buds heavily and sports narrow, grass green leaves. 10-15", 21-30", 30-36"

11146 Rhododendron ‘First Date’ — ([tapetiforme x davidsonianum ‘Serenade’] x davidsonianum ‘Ruth Lyons’) 5’, 0^oF, EM, -/-. You’ll fall in love with this sweet new hybrid from Louis Mensing. The flowers resemble ‘Ruth Lyons’, but are slightly more intense in color. Growth habit is upright and open, true to its davidsonianum parentage, but with smaller leaves. Very sweet! 6-10", 30-36"

10073 Rhododendron ‘Flaming Comet’ — (‘Ring of Fire’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 5’, 0^oF, M, -/-. Attractive, glossy leaves cover this plant, making it a joy in the garden for the 11 months it is not in flower. But, just wait until it bursts forth with its luscious, creamy flowers edged in bright red. A sight to behold! You’ll turn your gardening friends green with envy! 15-21", 21-30"

10203 Rhododendron ‘Flaming Star’ — (‘Ring of Fire’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 5’, 0^oF, M, 4-5/4. This vibrant flower will light up the garden! Blooms with yellow centers and hot, red-orange edges form large trusses of many flowers. The foliage is deep fir-green and somewhat shiny. It is attractive all year long. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"

11005 Rhododendron ‘Flava’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x wardii) 3’, -10^oF, ML, 3-4/4 . Flowers appear in cone-shaped clusters of 11. Each pale to creamy yellow blossom is highlighted by a showy red eye. The dark green leaves are amply produced on this charming, mound-like shrub. 6-10"

11127 Rhododendron flavidum x ‘Lady Roseberry’ — 5’, 0^oF, EM, 3/3. Here is the apricot yellow form of this very interesting cross made by Brandt. There are not many hybrids made between plants belonging to other series with those which are members of the Subsection Cinnabarina. This is one of those rare crosses. It is an upright growing plant with glossy leaves. In the summer, they often look as if they were polished by some Irish leprechaun, out to spread shiny green throughout the world. The flowers are a delightful apricot yellow. They are not as tubular as ‘Lady Roseberry’, yet they show a strong resemblance to the waxy flowers of that parent. An unusual and interesting hybrid. 21-30"

11140 Rhododendron (forrestii ssp forestii Repens Group x calophytum) x sinogrande — 3’, -5^oF, M, 4/3-4. Salmon pink flowers grace this dark green plant with oval, heavy textured leaves. The cross is by Willard Thompson. 6-10"

10854 Rhododendron ‘Francesca’ — (‘Britannia’ x ‘Dexter #202’) 6’, -10 ^oF, ML, 4-5/3-4. This rhododendron is patented with the U.S. Patent Office. Leaves are large on a wide, open plant. Flowers are black-red in the bud, opening bright carmine-red in large trusses. 6-10", 10-15", 21-30"

10468 Rhododendron ‘Frank Galsworthy’ — (ponticum x unknown) 4’, -15^oF, L, 4/3. Want a show stopper? The combination of dark maroon-purple flowers with a striking yellow blotch is almost unreal. Also known as ‘Purple and Gold’, this rhododendron is enjoyed by all who see it. 6-10", 10-15"

11046 Rhododendron ‘Freckled Friend’ — (‘Fabia’ x thomsonii) x (smirnowii x bureavii) 4’, -5^oF, M-ML, 3-4. This plant which originally came from Lem through Jim Elliott has light pink flowers that are covered inside and out with "freckles", in other words small deeper pink markings cover the flower. The foliage is great and shows much influence of its parent bureavii. This may be the same plant as ‘Mossman’s Freckles’, though we are not sure at the moment. No matter what, this is an unusual plant for your garden. 10-15", 21-30"

10756 Rhododendron ‘Fred Peste’ — ([degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Corona’] x haematodes) 3’, 0^oF, ML, 4/4. The lovely, non-fading, cardinal-red flowers of this well rounded plant have just a hint of darker red freckling and maroon in the throat. The best feature of all is the dark olive green foliage. It has slightly recurved margins that are a rich contrast to the tawny leaf undersides. 6-10"

11149 Rhododendron ‘Freedom’s Song’ — (smirnowii x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum)4’, -15°F, M, -/-. This cross has produced a fine hybrid that is very similar to the famed ‘Ken Janeck’. Lovely, wooly indumentum and a frilly, pink flower. Quite lovely! 15-21"

10399 Rhododendron ‘Friday’ — (‘Purple Splendour’ x unknown) 5’, -5^oF, ML, 4/3. You’ve heard the expression ‘TGIF’ (Thank God it’s Friday!) And sometimes you think it will never come, but here it finally is. The plant, not the day! Introduced by the Landauers of Forest Grove, Oregon, it has huge satin purple flowers. The black-velvet blotch on the upper petal is so showy it practically jumps off the plant. Each flower petal in the round trusses folds back, showing those delightful deep blotches. The foliage is medium matte green and leathery textured, making a well clothed plant of good habit. It may be hardier than rated. 30-36"

10482 Rhododendron ‘Frilled Yak’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum hybrid) 3’, -5^oF, M, -/-. Lots of light pink flowers on a hybrid out of yakushimanum means this must be a reliable rhododendron. The foliage is longer and more pointed than most "yak" hybrids, which makes it different! The beautiful flowers are frilly. Why else would you call it ‘Frilled Yak’? 10-15", 21-30"

10416 Rhododendron ‘Frontier’ — (‘Letty Edwards’ x ‘Crest’) 6’, 10^oF, ML, 4/4. Another Jim Elliott hybrid that is causing quite a stir in rhododendron circles. This improved plant has spinach-green leaves with deep maroon leaf stems that cover an upright growing plant. The buds are deep orange-pink but open to large trusses of 7 lobed flowers that are 4" wide, rose color shading to a yellow center. A delight! 30-36"

11190 Rhododendron ‘Frosted Plum’ — 3’, -10^oF, ML. (deg. ssp. degronianum Exbury form x ‘Frank Galsworthy’) Deep plum colored buds open to wavy edged flowers. Deep color quickly fades to light purple centers with a purple picotee edge. Dorsal petals have a strong, light olive blotch. Foliage is medium green and semiglossy, young growth has light yellow, to yellow pink hair on it. 15-21", 21-30"

13017 Rhododendron ‘Frosthexe’ — (anathopogon x laponicum) 2’, 0^oF, EM, /. Strong pink violet flowers on this cold hardy little plant. A nice change to the lavender laponicums that bloom at this time. 6-10", 10-15"

11179 Rhododendron ‘Fulbrook’ — (grande x unknown) 6’, 15^oF, E-EM. Soft pink campanulate flowers in a loose truss. The flower throat has a maroon blotch with spotting up the dorsal lobe. Leaves are up to 8’’ long and half as wide. 21-30", 30-36"

10851 Rhododendron ‘Furnivall’s Daughter’ — (probably a ‘Mrs. Furnivall’ selfed) 5’, -5^oF, M, 4-5/4. An English award winner. Beautifully shaped, tall trusses look informal because the pink color of the flowers is so young and bright. A cherry-pink blotch in each flower gaily brightens the plant. Lively, large leaves and a pretty growth habit both show unbounded vigor. 6-10", 15-21"

10188 Rhododendron ‘Gala’ — (‘Big Sam’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 4’, 0^oF, M, -/-. Loose, ball shaped trusses of ruffled, rose colored flowers lighten to soft pink in the throat, with speckles of red accenting the upper lobes. Abundant, medium green leaves dress the nicely rounded, well branched, upright plant. 21-30", 30-36"

10455 Rhododendron ‘Gartendirektor Glocker’ — (‘Doncaster’ x williamsianum) 3’, -5^oF, M, 3-4/3. Attractive rose-red bells adorn this low growing plant. The foliage is rounded and dense, lending the overall plant a ball shaped appearance. The leaves and plant look like a miniature ‘Hallelujah’. From Dietrich Hobbie, so you know it’s good. 6-10", 10-15"

10371 Rhododendron ‘Gartendirektor Rieger’ — (‘Adriaan Koster’ x williamsianum) 6’, -10°F, EM, 3/3-4. An introduction from Hobbie in Germany. Many fine rhododendrons have come from Hobbie and this is another. The flowers are a creamy yellow with a small red eye. The plant and foliage show its great R. williamsianum parentage. 6-10", 10-15"

10064 Rhododendron ‘Gentle Giant’ — (‘Point Defiance’ x ‘Platinum Pearl’) 6’, -5^oF, M, -/-. This wonderful new hybrid by Merle Sanders of Roseburg, Oregon, will be the hit of your garden. Absolutely "giant" flowers which open a deep pink become lighter pink as they age. Terrific, large, attractive foliage makes this plant a real winner. 21-30", 30-36"

13117 Rhododendron ‘Georgeous George’ — (‘Point Defiance’ x ‘Trude Webster’) This Sanders hybrid has been determined to be a tetraploid, which gives it vigor and size. 6-10"

11007 Rhododendron ‘Germania’ — ([‘Antoon van Welie’ x williamsianum] x ‘Antoon van Welie’) 4’, -15^oF, ML, 4/4 . The dark green, oblong foliage is a very handsome blend of both parents on this new hybrid, showing hybridizing at its best! Flowers of rose-pink are paler in the center, lightly freckled with burgundy, and have ruffled rims of deeper pink. The 5-lobed corollas open widely to create very full, frilly, rounded trusses. A very nice compact plant! 6-10"

10373 Rhododendron ‘Gigi’ — (parentage unknown) 5’, -5^oF, ML, 4/4. A Dexter hybrid with large, deep rose-pink flowers which are spotted with deeper rose-red on all the petals. The Dexter rhododendrons are known for their quality, vigor, good foliage and fine flowers. ‘Gigi’ is an excellent example of the better Dexter hybrids. 48-60"

10272 Rhododendron ‘Ginny Gee’ — (keiskei-prostrate form x racemosum) 2’, 0^oF, EM, 5/5. This plant has leaves that are quite small and flowers which are about an inch across. These bloom at branch ends in groups of up to 11 buds, with 4 or 5 flowers each. When it blooms in a magnificent profusion of party-pink, kissed with white, not a leaf can be seen on the plant. Few plants can match its beauty. Recipient of the Superior Plant Award, the highest award of the American Rhododendron Society. 6-10"

10232 Rhododendron ‘Gletschernacht’ — (russatum x ‘Blue Diamond’) 3’, -5^oF, EM, 4/4. Very deep violet flowers are specially showy on this fine hybrid. The small, scaly leaves are somewhat bronzy-green and have an attractive twist. It is usually sold in the U.S. as ‘Starry Night’, however ‘Gletschernacht’ is it’s true name. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21"

10472 Rhododendron ‘Glowing Gold’ — (‘Yaku Sunrise’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 3’, -5^oF, EM, 4/4. The deep green, shiny foliage is topped off with red flower and leaf buds. Plant habit is Yak-like with dense new foliage and white indumentum. Unlike the Yak parent the foliage is flat. Flower trusses are full. Red buds open to butter-yellow flowers with a stronger yellow and brown sparse spotting on the dorsal lobe. Treasure this one! 6-10", 10-15"

10839 Rhododendron ‘Gold Mohur’ — (‘Daydream’ x ‘Margaret Dunn’) 5’, 0°F, ML, 4/3. Picture golden yellow flowers with rainbow bands of pink on the outside, marking the division of each petal lobe. The flower throat is colored deep gold. The myrtle green leaves are longer than wide and have a gentle downward roll. Also registered as ‘Mohur’. 6-10"

10703 Rhododendron ‘Golden Gate’ — (seedling from dichroanthum ssp. scyphocalyx) 3’, -5^oF, M, 3/4. An easy to grow plant that is compact in habit. The flowers look like flames, starting out yellow in the center and blending to orange at the outer edges. If you like orange, you will like this one. 6-10"

13122 Rhododendron ‘Golden Scepter’ — (unnamed pale yellow hybrid x ‘Goldsworth Yellow) 3’, 0°F, M, / . A ball truss with funnel-shaped flowers with wavy edges. They are light green-yellow with a darker blotch. Glossy green foliage. A Weston Nursery introduction. 6-10"

10529 Rhododendron ‘Golden Star’ — (fortunei ssp. fortunei x wardii Croceum Group) 5’, 0^oF, ML, 4/3-4. Buds tinged with apricot shades open into wavy petals of soft yellow. Full rounded trusses shimmer in the sunlight. Foliage is rounded and of medium size. 21-30"

10294 Rhododendron ‘Golden Torch’ — (‘Bambi’ x [‘Grosclaud’ x griersonianum]) 4’, 5^oF, ML, 4/4. Leaves of deep forest green with light tan indumentum on the under side make this a terrific foliage plant. The soft yellow flowers expand from reddish pink buds! The contrast of pinks and yellows give a warm sunny glow to the garden. CHOICE! 6-10", 10-15", 15-21"

10476 Rhododendron ‘Goldfinger’ — (probably contains wardii and other yellow species) 4’, 15^oF, M, -/-. Most likely you have never seen leaves that out do these for glossiness. This hybrid looks good in the garden all year. In the spring when it flowers, you’ll love its beautiful, yellow trusses. 6-10"

10614 Rhododendron ‘Goldflimmer’ — (sport of catawbiense or ponticum) 5’, -15^oF, ML, 3/4- 5. In the world of rhododendrons there are few variegated varieties. This plant has variegated foliage similar to the well known ‘President Roosevelt, but with stronger, healthier stems that are less prone to fall over or break. Beautiful lilac-pink flowers will cover this plant from a young age. 10-15", 15-21"

10742 Rhododendron ‘Goldilocks’ — (xanthostephanum x chryseum) 2’, 0^oF, M, 4/3. While there is a registered British hybrid by the same name, this is the hybrid most often found in the United States. Very dark foliage on a small plant with exceptional bright, sunny yellow flowers. There are few plants with flowers so rewarding. It’s so good, it’s patented. 10-15"

10535 Rhododendron ‘Goldkrone’ — ([wardii x ‘Alice Street’] x ‘Hachmann’s Marina’) 4’, -15^oF, M, -/-. A superbly beautiful Hachmann hybrid which flowers very heavily. It has golden yellow flowers that are kissed with ruby-red freckles on the upper petal. These are grouped in a truss of 16-18 flowers. Good foliage with excellent plant habit makes this a plant everyone wants. And, it is hardy! 10-15"

10836 Rhododendron ‘Goldsworth Orange’ — (dichroanthum x fortunei ssp. discolor) 5’, - 5^oF, L, 3-4/3-4. June blooming tropical orange flowers are bright in the early summer sun. Each truss holds many widely flared, funnel shaped flowers. Felt green leaves are held by red petioles on this shapely, heat tolerant hybrid. 6-10", 10-15"

10835 Rhododendron ‘Gomer Waterer’ — (‘Madame Carvalho’ x ‘Pink Pearl’) 6’, -15^oF, ML, 3/4-5. This old standby is one of the best whites ever hybridized. Flower buds are a delicate pink that open to blush white blossoms containing a freckling of soft green in the throat. Large deep green leaves make this an outstanding foliage plant. Very sun tolerant. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"

10834 Rhododendron ‘Good News’ — (‘Britannia’ x ‘Romany Chal’) 4’, -5^oF, VL, 3/3-4. A beautiful, free flowering, compact plant favored for its late blooming season when most have finished. Red buds open to translucent crimson red flowers with slightly wavy lobes. New pale green growth is thinly covered with fawn tomentum on the leaf underside. 10-15"

10101 Rhododendron ‘Gordon Jones’ — (‘Sappho’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum Exbury form) 3’, -5^oF, M, -/-. Strong purplish pink buds open to very pale purple flowers then fade to white. Upper petals have prominent dark red spotting. This compact yakushimanum hybrid has silvery new growth and glossy oblong foliage. 6-10", 10-15"

10833 Rhododendron ‘Grace Seabrook’ — (‘Jean Marie de Montague’ x strigillosum) 4’, -5^oF, E-EM, 4-5/4. This rhododendron is one we’re happy to see. An early blooming bright blood-red, much like the fine red that is seen in its parent R. strigillosum. The superb foliage comes from ‘Jean Marie de Montague’. 6-10", 15-21", 21-30", 30-36"

10832 Rhododendron ‘Graf Zeppelin’ — (‘Pink Pearl’ x ‘Mrs. C.S. Sargent’) 5’, -15^oF, ML, 3/4-5. A bright pink, good looking plant which is vigorous and hardy by nature. Very dark, glossy leaves can be seen from a distance. A worthy rhododendron. 10-15", 15-21"

10433 Rhododendron ‘Grand Slam’ — (‘Trude Webster’ x ‘Lydia’) 6’, -5^oF, ML, 4-5/3-4. Giant trusses of fluorescent pink fill this plant with beauty. The trusses are often 1’ tall and are a perfect cone shape; the ideal rhododendron truss. The leaves are large and glossy green, with sturdy stems that are on the same scale as the gigantic flowers. They are strong enough and big enough to support both the heavy flowers and foliage. This plant is vigorous and tidy when grown properly. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30", 36-48", 60-72"

10102 Rhododendron ‘Grandma’s Hat’ — (parentage unknown) 5’, 0^oF, ML, 5/3. This plant is somewhat open, grows more tall than wide, and is nicely covered with attractive foliage. The flowers are unusual and very showy, with greenish white centers rimmed with deep purple red, and displaying a darker red blotch. 6-10", 15-21", 21-30", 30-36"

10103 Rhododendron ‘Haaga’ — (R. brachycarpum ssp. tigerstedti x ‘H.C. Dresselbuys’) 5’, -30^oF, ML-L, -/-. A new rhododendron from the breeding program at the University of Helsinki, Finland. It has an upright habit with coarse, dark green foliage. The bud is a dark pink opening to a lovely shade of medium pink. 6-10", 21-30"

10036 Rhododendron ‘Hachmann’s Belona’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’ x ‘Britannia’) 3’, -15^oF, M, 4/4. This compact yakushimanum hybrid blooms heavily, covering itself with bright pink flowers that have deeper pink edges. An absolutely fantastic rhododendron, having great foliage with woolly indumentum on the underside of the leaves and on the top of the new growth. A plant you will appreciate all year. 6-10", 21-30"

10843 Rhododendron ‘Hachmann’s Brasilia’ — ([‘Omega’ x wardii] x [wardii x ‘Alice Street’]) 4’, -10^oF, ML, -/-. A beautiful bloom of 16-18 flowers, with colors of bright yellow and darker veins of orange to red. A tight truss of flowers makes this an excellent plant to have in your yard. Sold Out

10104 Rhododendron ‘Hachmann’s Charmant’ — (‘Hachmann’s Diadem’ x ‘Holger’) 4’, -15^oF, ML, 4/4. A very hardy hybrid with large, medium-green foliage. Profuse trusses of 17 to 19 long-lasting, pure white flowers that are ringed with bright purplish rose. 6-10"

10037 Rhododendron ‘Hachmann’s Polaris’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’ x ‘Omega’) 3’, -15^oF, M, 4/4. Carmine-red buds open to light fuchsia-purple at the edges, with a lighter center. As the flower ages, it becomes a more solid light orchid-pink. It’s a good looking plant with dense foliage. Flowers heavily even when young. 6-10"

10826 Rhododendron ‘Halfdan Lem’ — (‘Jean Marie de Montague’ x ‘Red Loderi’) 5’, -5^oF, M, 4-5/4. This fantastic plant is one of the best hybrids introduced. It has huge, tight, bright red trusses and broad, thick, deep green foliage. A survivor of several very cold winters, we feel it may be hardier than rated. A shapely giant with exuberant growth. At one show a truss won; Best Truss in Show, Best Red in Show AND Best American Hybrid! 6-10", 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"

10825 Rhododendron ‘Hallelujah’ — (‘Jean Marie de Montague’ x ‘Kimberly’) 4’, -15^oF, M, 5/5. Of all rhododendrons introduced in recent years, this is one of the best. For foliage and plant, few rhododendrons come near its beauty. The leaves are deep woodland green, extremely heavy textured and have an attractive, downward curving form. The flowers are elegant rose-red in a large, tight truss. It is probably a tetraploid, meaning it has extra chromosomes which give extra substance to the leaves, stems and flowers. It’s an adaptable rhododendron you will admire every time you see it but never more than when it is in flower! 6-10", 10-15",15-21", 21-30", 30-36", 36-48", 48-60"

10609 Rhododendron ‘Hansel’ — (bureavii x ‘Fabia’) 3’, -5^oF, M, 3-4/4. This Lem hybrid has very good foliage with buff colored indumentum. The flowers are salmon-orange in soft, shaded tones and tend to be upright rather than drooping. A very pretty and enjoyable plant. 30-36"

10824 Rhododendron ‘Hardijzer Beauty’ — (racemosum x Kurume azalea) 3’, -5^oF, EM, 4/3-4. A wonderful dwarf evergreen azaleodendron from Holland. This sprite plant is vigorous and sun tolerant. When in flower, clear pink blossoms open all along the stems. It is an excellent choice for a small bed or long, low border. A star companion to ‘Ria Hardijzer’, which is a rose-pink blooming, evergreen azaleodendron also from Hardijzer in Holland. 6-10"

10106 Rhododendron ‘Heat Wave’ — (‘Jean Marie de Montague’ x ‘Leo’) 5’, -5^oF?, ML, 4/3-4. Large, upright trusses of deep blood-red, composed of many flowers, cover this beautiful plant. The medium sized, dark forest green leaves make a delightful contrast with the exceptional red flowers. Growth habit is good, and the plant has stems strong enough to support its large trusses. 10-15", 30-36"

10107 Rhododendron ‘Helen Deehr’ — (‘Unknown Warrior’ x ‘Noyo Brave’) 3’, -5^oF, E, -/-. The flowers are a vibrant, light crimson red held in ball shaped trusses of 15. Against the dark green foliage it makes quite a display! The plant is wider than it is tall. 6-10", 15-21", 21-30"

11117 Rhododendron ‘Helene Schiffner’ x degronianum ssp yakushimanum — Now named 'Snow Pearl'.  See 'Snow Pearl' under the O-T Rhododendron section.

10078 Rhododendron ‘Helsinki University’ — (brachycarpum ssp. tigerstedtii x smirnowii) 6’, -25^oF, M-ML, -/-. Brought to us by the breeding program at University of Helsinki, Finland. Reddish foliage matures to glossy green. Bright pink flowers have orange-red flecks. All on an upright plant that will be 5-6’ in height and 3-4’ in width. 6-10", 15-21", 21-30"

10750 Rhododendron ‘Henry’s Red’ — (probably contains red catawbiense) 5’, -25^oF, M, 3/3-4. This extremely hardy hybrid is a very dark red. It buds young and makes a broad plant with attractive deep green leaves. Certainly a plant to use in the "deep freeze" sections of the world, but also a hybrid worth planting even if you don’t need hardiness. 6-10"

13084 Rhododendron ‘Herald Square’ — (‘Vulcan’ x pseudochrysanthum) 5’, 5^oF, EM, / . There are 10 flowers in the domed truss of open, funnel shaped blooms. The buds are bright purple red opening to a vivid red to strong purple pink inside and vivid red outside. Leaves show the influence of both ‘Vulan’ and pseudochrysanthum. 21-30"

10271 Rhododendron ‘Hill’s Bright Red’ — (‘Elizabeth’ x ‘Kilimanjaro’) 3’, 0^oF, EM, 4/4. Vibrant red blooms on red stems and dark green leaves with deeper veining make this a very nice plant to own. With a parent like the famous Exbury rhododendron, ‘Kilimanjaro’, it’s got to be exceptional, and it is, with those glossy red flowers! 6-10", 10-15"

10491 Rhododendron ‘Hillcrest’ — (parentage unknown) 5’, -5^oF, ML, 3-4/3-4. Developed in the Portland, Oregon, area by Esch, this is a nice, full plant with medium large, deep green leaves. The flowers are a strong red with yellow anthers. A lovely addition to the garden. 15-21"

10738 Rhododendron ‘Holden’ — (red catawbiense seedling x ‘Cunningham’s White’) 4’, -15^oF, EM-M, 3/3-4. Rose-red flowers marked with small red spots grace this pretty rhododendron. It grows into a compact plant with lustrous, dark green foliage. Another hardy one for colder climates. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21"

10943 Rhododendron ‘Honeybutter’ — (‘Nancy Evans’ x [‘China’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’]) 4’, -5°F, 4/4. This is a new rhododendron from Northwest hybridizer, Jim Barlup. Yellow-orange bicolored flowers are held in dome shaped trusses on this plant that can’t help but be beautiful because of it’s parentage. Buds young. 6-10"

10316 Rhododendron ‘Hong Kong’ — (‘Catalgla’ x ‘Crest’) 5’, -20^oF, ML, 3/3. Glossy green leaves cover this well branched, broad growing, hardy plant. The bright primrose-yellow flowers have a greenish-yellow blotch. A very popular plant! 6-10"

10223 Rhododendron ‘Honsu’s Baby’ — (keiskei ‘Yaku Fairy’ x spiciferum) 1’, 5^oF, E, 4/4. Nice white flowers with pale purple-pink margins emerge from buds that are a strong purplish-pink. Conical trusses of 4. This plant likes to hug the ground and spread in a mound like fashion. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21"

10084 Rhododendron ‘Hoppy’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Doncaster’ selfed) 3’, -10^oF, M, 4/4. A tight growing, dense shrub with dark matte green leaves. Flowers are white with yellow spots in ball shaped trusses of 18. One of the "Seven Dwarf" series, so get them all! 6-10", 10-15", 15-21", 30-36"

13107 Rhododendron ‘Horizon Fiesta’ — ([‘Hotei’ x yakushimanum ‘Kihiro Wada’] x [‘Wolloper’ x Lem’s Cameo’] 4’, 0°, M. / . This has a full domed truss with 16 - 18 broadly campanulate, wavy edged flowers of deep purple pink in bud opening to pale orange-yellow to a srong pink at the margins with a prominent vivid red center. Dark forest green leaves. 15-21"

10079 Rhododendron ‘Horizon Lakeside’ — (‘Nancy Evans’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 3’, 0^oF, ?, -/-. Large, delicately fragrant flowers are pale yellow with a bright carmine throat. A compact plant, buds young. 10-15"

10474 Rhododendron ‘Horizon Monarch’ — (‘Nancy Evans’ x ‘Point Defiance’) 6’, 0^oF, M, 4-5/4. This hybrid from Dr. Ned Brockenbrough in Seattle is really fantastic. It is the most upright, cone shaped truss of any yellow. Red buds open to a mellow, warm yellow flower with small vivid red flares. Gigantic trusses of 15 or more flowers are very showy. Large, leathery, deep green leaves clothe this lovely plant. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"

10081 Rhododendron ‘Hot Dawn’ — [‘Mars’ x (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum Exbury form x ‘Mars’)]. 4’, -15^oF, ML, -/-. Frilly edged, vivid purplish-red flowers cover this upright hardy hybrid. Deep green, elliptical leaves complete the plant. 6-10"

10816 Rhododendron ‘Hotei’ — (‘Goldsworth Orange’ x [souliei x wardii]) 3’, 5^oF, M, 5/4. This hybrid has terrific canary-yellow flowers that have become a standard to which others are compared. The flowers are in ball shaped trusses of up to 12 flowers. Good medium sized leaves on a nice compact plant and A.R.S. award-winner. 6-10", 10-15", 21-30", 30-36

10815 Rhododendron ‘Humming Bird’ — (haematodes x williamsianum) 30", 0^oF, EM, 3/4. We offer the superior Exbury form of ‘Humming Bird’. It has red flowers that hold their color better than other forms. The foliage is attractive and has a light coating of indumentum. Dense and compact. 6-10"

10812 Rhododendron ‘Hyperion’ — (unknown hybrid from Waterer) 5’, -5^oF, ML, 3/3. White flowers with a blue tinge have a deep chocolate purple blotch on the upper lobe. The dark green foliage is large with leaves that are long and narrow. Open and spreading in habit, this one will provide beauty in all seasons. 21-30"