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Fragrant Rhododendrons
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DEC 2012
10030 Rhododendron ‘Ice Cube’ — (‘Catalgla’ x ‘Belle Heller’) 4-5’, -20oF, ML, 4/3. This hardy rhododendron has flowers of a delightful ivory-white with a kiss of lemon at the base of the upper petal, held in conical trusses. Leaves in profusion are olive-green with a slight white tomentum on the undersides. 6-10", 15-21", 21-30"
11130 Rhododendron ‘Ice Music’ — (Nancy Evans x Pirouette) 3’, 0oF, M-ML, 4/3. Very wavy lobes on these exsquisite flowers, red buds open to a soft blush color with yellow dorsal flares. Flowers have a yellowish pink calyx, red spotted. The frilly leaves are well complemented by wavy edged leaves. Foliage is glossy creating a lovely effect with the lighter flowers. 6-10", 15-21", 21-30"
10042 Rhododendron ‘Ilam Cream’ — (‘Loderi’ x unknown) 5’, 5oF, M, 4-5/3. "Magnificent" is the word to describe this rhododendron! Huge, fragrant flowers of satin cream, kissed with pink touches, make this a most outstanding flower. Give this one a favored location with afternoon shade. Rarely offered. 48-60"
10945 Rhododendron ‘Ink Spot’ — (irroratum ‘Spatter Paint’ x ‘Purple Splendour) 5’, 0oF, EM, -/-. This delightful new hybrid is something very special. Magnificent trusses of pink to purple tones with spotting all round the inside of the flower make it truly outstanding. Dark green, shiny foliage on an upright growing plant. This will be a delightful addition to your garden. 6-10", 10-15"
11131 Rhododendron ‘Invitation’ — (‘Anita Dunstan’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 3’, 0oF, EM, 4/4. Open faced cream flowers touched with pink with a large pink calyx are held in ball-shaped trusses of about 20 flowers! These rounded dense shrubs also flower quite young, thus completing the "invitation" to your garden. 21-30", 30-36"
10269 Rhododendron ‘Irene Stead’ — (‘Loderi’ selfed) 6’, 0oF, M, 4/3-4. A plant quite similar in growth habit and flower to Loderi hybrids, but this one has a very strong, deep lilac-pink bloom. It still has that fantastic fragrance that is unmistakably from the Loderi group. Long, deep green foliage on a plant that will eventually grow into a large shrub. 21-30"
10478 Rhododendron ‘Irresistible Impulse’ — (‘Mars’ x ‘Purple Splendour’) 5’, -15oF, ML, 4/3-4. Large trusses of deep red-purple completely cover this attractive plant. Each flower has a large, deep purple blotch on the upper lobe. It flowers very young, often on a one year old plant. Deep green leaves have a leathery texture. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"
10808 Rhododendron ‘Isabel Pierce’ — (‘Anna’ x ‘Lem’s Goal’) 6’, 5oF, M, 4/3-4. Sensational pink flowers are absolutely huge. The pink color is rich and creamy giving depth and exquisite beauty. Long, narrow leaves are glossy deep green, contrasting well with the bright straw-yellow of the leaf mid vein and buds. 21-30", 36-48", 48-60" 13133 Rhododendron ‘Isola Bella’ — (fletcherianum ‘Yellow Bunting’ x selfed dauricum ‘Artic Pearl’) 3’, 0oF, EM, -/-. Pink to apricot in bud, opening tovery pale purple with a faint pink blush on lobe centers. Leaves have a red tint in winter. 6-10"
10488 Rhododendron ‘Jackie Ann’ — (macrophyllum hybrid) 5’, -10oF, ML, 4/3. A soft pink bloom with a yellow eye on medium-green foliage. This introduction, with the "eye catching" eye, is a refreshing addition to the garden. The tight truss is one of those trophy winning shapes that makes everyone ask, "Where did you get that one?" 21-30"
10008 Rhododendron ‘Janet’ — (‘Avalanche’ x ‘Dr. Stocker’) 6’, 5oF, E, 4-5/3-4. A large plant with extra large pure white flowers, with a deep crimson throat. The leaves are a long 8" on a semi-compact plant. This one is ranked among the best of the tall Exbury Hybrids. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"
10807 Rhododendron ‘Janet Blair’ — (Dexter hybrid?) 6’, -15oF, ML, 4/3. David Leach selected this variety for naming. Frilled, light pink flowers have a distinctive green flare on the upper petal. We have found it to be a vigorous, good looking plant. This is the proper name of the plant which was named ‘John Wister’. 15-21", 21-30", 30-36", 36-48"
10806 Rhododendron ‘Jean Marie de Montague’ — (griffithianum hybrid) 5’, -5oF, M, 4/4. Practically every new red introduced must be judged against ‘Jean Marie’ (as it is often called) to see if it is better and few actually pass the grade. ‘Jean Marie’ has bright red flowers so showy that you can’t miss them. The thick, heavy foliage stands sun and is deep emerald-green. Few plants have foliage as green. 6-10", 10-15", 21-30"
11118 Rhododendron ‘Jefferson Centennial’ — (aberconwayii x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum) 2’, -5°, EM, 3-4/4. This looks like a R. pseudochrysanthum form or hybrid. Very rich foliage on a compact plant with lovely light pink blooms. A Warren Berg cross that should be grown more often as it is a truly fine one. 10-15" 13110 Rhododendron ‘Jim’s Black Heart’ — (‘Wine Fuschia’ x ‘Kilamanjiro’) 5’, -5oF, ML, 4/4. This is a really good dark red flowered plant. The flowers have exceptional substance and are rich and glossy. Dark wine-red stems with narrow, dark green foliage that is also of excellent substance. There is always room in any genus for a red this good. 6-10"
10804 Rhododendron ‘Jingle Bells’ — (‘Lem’s Goal’ x ‘Fabia’) 3’, 5oF, M, 4/4. Busy, colorful flowers are scarlet when they unfold, then as if by trickery, many other bright colors pass between scarlet and yellow before finally settling on yellow. ‘Jingle Bells’ is low growing and has nice, dense foliage. 6-10"
10988 Rhododendron ‘Joan Leslie Hammond’— ([‘Holy Moses’ x ‘Albatross] x ‘Abe Arnott’) 4’, -5oF, ML, -/-. Olive green foliage covers this upright moderately dense plant. The flowers are funnel-shaped with wavy lilac edges, shading paler purple at the center, ending in a deep carmine throat. The flower has a prominent dark red flare, and heavy freckling on the upper lobe. Wow! 10-15", 15-21", 21-30" 10853 Rhododendron ‘Jock’ — (williamsianum x moupinense) 3’, -5oF, EM, 2-3/3-4/4. Rosy-pink flowers are everywhere upon this rolling mound of green. The plant gives best results in full sun and is easily rooted. 36-48"
10942 Rhododendron ‘Jock’ x ‘Purple Splendour’— 3’, 5oF, M, -/-. Here is a compact plant with bright, hot, fuchsia purple flowers in utmost profusion. It is a dependable plant with loads of lush green leaves which completely cover this exceptional smaller rhododendron. This really is a neat plant that flowers exceptionally well in a color that will be seen from the far side of your garden. 21-30", 30-36"
10803 Rhododendron ‘John Coutts’ — ([‘Grand Arab’ x griffithianum] x griersonianum) 4’, 0oF, L, 4/3-4. A hybrid often overlooked because it flowers so late in the season. Its color, a deep salmon-pink with a warm glowing aura, is unusual for rhododendrons and very, very beautiful! The foliage is long, pointed and completely covers the plant, making it dense and full. It flowers late, escaping spring frost, and after most other rhododendrons are all through. 48-60"
10802 Rhododendron ‘Johnny Bender’ — (‘Jean Marie de Montague’ x ‘Indiana’) 4-5’, -5oF, M, 3-4/5. This is an outstanding rhododendron in every respect, and it is beautiful in all seasons. The foliage is elliptical, about 5-7’’ long and 2 to 2½’’ wide, dark, glossy green and of a heavy texture reminiscent of a polyploid. You’ll swear these leaves were just polished! The flowers are also of a heavy texture and are a bright, but deep, blood red, held in round, tight trusses. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30" 13134 Rhododendron ‘Jolly Jim’ — (auricultum x yakushimanum)] 3’, 0°, M. / . This has a full domed truss with 16 funnel shaped flowers that are pink in bud, opening white inside and out , with yellow spotting on the dorsal lobe. Semi-glossy, narrow, olive green leaves. 10-15"
10112 Rhododendron ‘Jonathan Shaw’ — (‘Melanie Shaw’ x ‘Brenda Lee’) 3.5’, -10oF, L, -/-. Large, vivid, violet-purple flowers have a strong purplish-red center and prominent black flare. The wavy edged blooms are held in trusses of 19. Matte green foliage densely covers this compact bush. 6-10" 11053 Rhododendron ‘Josephine’ — (wardii x ‘Ayah’) 5’, 0oF, L, -/-. Terracotta pink buds open to large, bell-shaped creamy white flowers that are flushed with pink at the tips and lightly spotted red in the throat. This is a plant of medium stature with long, narrow, glossy leaves. 21-30" 11100 Rhododendron ‘Jumping Jeff’ — (‘C.I.S.’ x ‘Jock’) 3’, 0oF, M, -/-. This rounded plant with olive green leaves covers itself with very attractive deep pink flowers in great masses. It’s a real beauty, one you are sure to enjoy for years to come. 21-30", 30-36"
13085 Rhododendron ‘June Bee’ — (keiskei x ‘Mary Fleming’) 2’, -15oF, EM, 4/4-. A strong growing little dwarf that blooms heavily with clusters of yellow-white flowers with a hint of pink. A Warren Berg hybrid that seems to hold its vigor with the years. You’ll like this plant. 6-10"
11054 Rhododendron ‘Kabarett’ — (contains ponticum) 5’, -10oF, ML, -/-. Large, frilled, lilac pink to orchid flowers adorn this lovely new introduction from Hachmann’s in Germany. Each flower has a huge burgundy blotch in the upper lobes giving the compact trusses true drama. The petals of the flower are very frilly. Contrasting foliage is dark, forest green. A special rhododendron! 6-10", 10-15" 13128 Rhododendron ‘Kabarett Variegated’ — (contains ponticum) 5’, -10oF, ML, -/-. Variegated green and yellow foliage. Otherwise like ‘Kabarett’. Sold Out
10114 Rhododendron ‘Kalinka’ — (‘Morgenrot’ x [‘Mars’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’]) 3’, -10oF, ML, -/-. Glossy foliage with brown indumentum on a dense, mounding plant provide the perfect background for bright red buds. The buds then open to flowers of medium rose with pale pink centers and darker rims. The flowers are marked with moderate yellow-green. 6-10", 10-15", 21-30"
10467 Rhododendron ‘Karalee’ — (‘Hotei’ x ‘Whitney Late Yellow #1’) 4’, 5oF, M-ML, -/-. In spring when this hybrid covers itself with beautiful flowers, you will think the sun has come out in your garden. It has lots of cream-yellow flowers which light smiles! New and not widely grown. 30-36"
10267 Rhododendron ‘Karen Triplett’ — (‘Seattle Gold’ x ‘Mary Drennen’) 4’, -5oF, ML, 4/4. Rounded mounds of warm satin yellow appear in grand splendor. Attractive jade green leaves on a handsome, well branched shrub. Very choice! 6-10", 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"
11009 Rhododendron ‘Karin’ — (‘Britannia’ x williamsianum) 3’, -15oF, EM, 4/4. Broad, egg-shaped leaves cover this compact williamsianum hybrid. But, unlike the species parent, the large, ruffled, dark pink flowers are held in big, full trusses. A beautiful plant! 6-10", 15-21" 10454 Rhododendron ‘Kathie Jo’ — ([‘Purple Splendour’ x ‘Britannia’] x ponticum hybrid) 5’, -5oF, ML, 4/3. This is the same plant that has been mistakenly sold as ‘Cathy Jo’. The correct name is ‘Kathie Jo’. A deep wine-purple flower with each lobe folding back to form a very flat face. The top lobe of each flower has a deep reddish flare. A delightful rhododendron that has great foliage and is well worth a place in your garden. 21-30", 30-36"
10050 Rhododendron ‘Kathy Van Veen’ — (sport of ‘Jean Marie de Montague’) 3’, 0oF, M, 4/4. Strong red buds open to 5 lobed flowers of heavy substance. The wavy-edged petals are vivid red outside and variable colors inside, ranging from dark pink to clear red. 15 flowers form the domed truss. Attractive deep green leaves are held for 3 years. 48-60" 10360 Rhododendron ‘Kaye Player’ — (‘‘Jean Marie de Montague’ x fortunei hybrid) 4-5’, 0oF, EM, /. If you want wonderful foliage, lots of blooms, and full trusses that are a blend of white to fushia pink with a dark blotch,(and who wouldn’t?)this is the Rhododendron for you!! A very exciting new plant. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21" 13129 Rhododendron keiskei ‘Yaku Fairy’ x spinulosum — 2’, -10oF, EM, 4/4. "Cute" is the word that comes to mind when one looks at this plant. The small buds are a blend of pink, peach, and yellow opening to dainty white flowers edged with pink. All the parts are small and in scale with each other. Perfect to tuck in next to a favorite walk. 6-10" 11095 Rhododendron ‘Kilimanjaro’ x (‘Jean Marie de Montague’ x ‘Leo’) — 5’, 0oF, ML-L, 5/3. Open, rounded growth habit and amazing deep red flowers with even darker spotting on the dorsal lobe and flower center. Sold Out
10970 Rhododendron ‘Killer Diller’ — (‘Nancy Evans’ x ‘Orange Marmalade') 4’, 5oF, M, -/-. A delightful new hybrid just introduced by Dan Bones of Florence, Oregon. This is a "knockout" ("killer") for it’s showy bicolor orange and yellow flowers. What a show this plant will produce in your garden, as it bursts forth in flower! The foliage and plant are great. An absolutely luscious plant; another "must have" plant! 10-15"
10606 Rhododendron ‘Kimberly’ — (williamsianum x fortunei ssp. fortunei) 3’, -10oF, EM, 3-4/4. A very beautiful, heavy flowering, pastel-pink plant. The slightly fragrant flowers appear in such profusion that all the foliage is covered. A sight to behold! The foliage is moss green with bright purple bud scales which make the plant attractive all winter long. A well behaved hybrid, you will want to plant ‘Kimberly’ in a very prominent location where you can view it all year. 6-10", 15-21"
10798 Rhododendron ‘Kimbeth’ — (‘Kimberly’ x ‘Elizabeth’) 3’, -5oF, EM, 4/4-5. A perfect semidwarf for landscaping. Rouge-pink flower buds bring merry color through the winter. Rose colored flowers appear on every stem of the plant, making a solid mass of color. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21", 21-30" 10530 Rhododendron ‘Kiwi Magic’ — ([degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Dido’] x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 4’, 5oF, M, - /-. Coming to us from beautiful New Zealand, these flowers are first soft pink with a sunny yellow center that gently transforms to pale yellow at the petal margins... Like magic! Compact shape. 10-15"
11119 Rhododendron ‘Kodiak’ — (bureavii x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Ken Janeck’) 4’, 0°F, M, 4/5. Open ball truss of glistening white with some slight spotting in throat on a plant that has been described as "terrific, just plain gorgeous." What more could one want? 10-15", 21-30"
10727 Rhododendron ‘Kokardia’ — (‘Humboldt’ x ‘Direktor E. Hjelm’) 5’, -10oF, ML, 3-4/3. Trusses of 12 to 17 flowers are a soft mauve-pink marked with ruby-red, with a dark brown blotch on the upper lobe. New to the U.S., this comes from Hachmann. It’s a special plant with beautiful flowers and not readily available. 21-30"
10446 Rhododendron ‘Kristin’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’ x ‘Bow Bells’) 4’, 0oF, M, 4/4. Leaves are medium size and slightly indumented. The delicate pink flowers are striped and have a sprinkling of dark pink spots. They are held on a truss of up to 14. 21-30", 30-36" 10846 Rhododendron ‘Lady Clementine Mitford’ — (maximum hybrid) 5’, -5oF, ML, 3/3. A hardy plant with distinctive gray-green leaves. The flowers are beautiful, soft peach-pink. A distinguished plant whose foliage looks like it was sprinkled with silver. Can withstand both sun and heat. Also known as ‘Lady Clementina Mitford’. 6-10", 30-36" 10793 Rhododendron ‘Lady de Rothschild’ — (griffithianum x ‘Sappho’) 5’, -5oF, M, 4/2-3. Commonly known in the trade as ‘Mrs. Lionel de Rothschild’. The very beautiful, showy flowers are white with a flush of pink and have a big crimson blotch. Actually the true ‘Mrs. Lionel de Rothschild’ is pink and as far as I know is not grown in this country. 15-21" 10722 Rhododendron ‘Lady Luck’ — (‘Purple Splendour’ x ‘Loderi Superlative’) 5’, 0oF, ML, 3/3. Large flowers of magnificent orchid-pink profusely cover this fragrant plant. The foliage is attractive, quite large, and covers the plant densely. Sold Out 10628 Rhododendron ‘Laetevirens’ — (minus var. minus Carolinianum Group x ferrugineum) 3’, - 15oF, L, 3/3. One of our more unusual hybrids this small lepidote has racemes of flowers instead of the standard truss. For the non plant geeks, the flower clusters are elongated along a stalk, rather than flowers bunched at the end of a stalk. Flowers are pale plum-mauve with light spotting. Flower calyx is long and brick red with hairs. It is a compact, hardy dwarf that will withstand the sun. 15-21"
11055 Rhododendron ‘Landmark’ — (‘Counterpoint’ x ‘Carolina Rose’) 4’, -20oF, EM, -/-. Compact trusses of ruffled purple red flowers with scarlet spotting cover this robust plant in early May. This is a great little lepidote with leathery light green leaves that turn a lovely mahogany in the winter. Give ‘Landmark’ a prominent spot in the landscape; it can take some pretty good sun. 6-10", 30-36" 11191 Rhododendron ‘Laramie’ — (deg. ssp. degronianum Exbury form x macabeanum) 3’, 5oF, E. 23 startling flowers per truss on this lovely Rhody. Buds are cotton candy pink, they open to a faint green flower with a burgundy flare at the base and moderate spotting above the flare on the top three lobes. The semiglossy foliage above is lightly hairy in youth, full indumentum below matures to a orange-yellow. 10-15", 15-21"
13069 Rhododendron ‘Lavender Haze’ — (degronium ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Purple Splendour’) 3’, -15oF, M, 4/4. This plant will cover itself with masses of lovely lavender flowers, a reminder of the lavender haze of twilight. It is a superior, round growing plant that stays compact. Very attractive. 6-10"
10417 Rhododendron ‘Lavender Queen’ — (red catawbiense seedling x ‘Boule de Neige’) 5’, -10oF, EM-M, 3/4. Rounded trusses of soft bluish-lavender grace this easy to grow hybrid. Attractive foliage covers this plant very well and it is a plant that out performs many other rhododendrons. It flowers heavily, and the flowers are delightful with their interesting, wavy edges. A real beauty! 6-10", 10-15", 15-21"
10721 Rhododendron ‘Lavendula’ — ([russatum x saluenense] x rubiginosum) 3’, -15oF, M, 3-4/3-4. Lavender flowers, disproportionate to the size of the plant, cover this lovely, upright, compact shrub. The flowers are large, intense and very showy sitting upon aromatic foliage. 6-10", 10-15"
10483 Rhododendron ‘Lee’s Dark Purple’ — (catawbiense hybrid) 6’, -15oF, ML, 2-3/3-4. This is an old reliable hybrid, popular for many years. The foliage is handsome, dark and wavy. Dark purple flowers cover this plant that’s been a favorite since 1851. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21"
10787 Rhododendron ‘Lee’s Scarlet’ — (caucasicum hybrid) 4’, -5oF, VE, 3/3. The extremely early flowering period is the most valuable quality of this hybrid. Rosy-crimson trusses foretell springtime long before most other rhododendrons even think of blooming. Thin, plastered indumentum on the leaf undersides makes us believe that its unknown parent is probably R. arboreum. 10-15", 21-30" 10541 Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Blueberry’ — (‘’ x ‘’) 3’, -oF, M, 5/3. Love this compact growing dense shrub! Smaller, narrow foliage dark green and shiny. The perfect backdrop for small dense trusses of small white flowers with a deep blueberry colored spotted blotch. 10-15", 30-36"
10786 Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Cameo’ — (‘Dido’ x ‘Anna’) 5’, 5oF, M, 5/3. Sensational ruffled flowers of apricot cream and pink with a real glow to them. Super foliage is deep shiny green in summer and bright, bronzy red when new, making a show in itself! Winner of the coveted Superior Plant Award. Extremely difficult to propagate. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21", 21-30" Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Monarch’ — See ‘Pink Walloper’.
10493 Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Stormcloud’ — (‘Burgundy’ x ‘Mars’) 5’, -15oF, ML, 4/3-4. This is a Lem hybrid. Need I say more? It has very large, glossy, red flowers that are flat, allowing for exuded stamens that fade into a white throat. Interesting, slightly twisted foliage is deep forest-green in the shade. 6-10", 10-15" 11056 Rhododendron ‘Lemon Dream’ — (‘Creamy Chiffon x degronianum ssp. degronianum ‘Exbury’) 3’, -5°F, M, -/-. Abundant, frilly, lemon yellow flowers adorn this lovely rhododendron in mid-May. Growth habit is low and compact with dark green rounded foliage that has a touch of cinnamon indumentum underneath. If you’re looking for a great yellow rhododendron, this one will be a dream come true! 6-10"
10785 Rhododendron ‘Leo’ — (‘Britannia’ x elliottii) 5’, -5oF, ML-L, 5/3. Excellent, deep red flowers blooming later than most reds. Dark green foliage with good shrub habit. The very best tight truss which is composed of heavy waxy flowers. Outstanding! 10-15", 21-30", 36-48" 10784 Rhododendron ‘Leonardslee Giles’ — (‘Standishii’ x griffithianum) 6’, 0oF, M, 4/3. First appearing are buds of cameo pink which open to a huge, upright truss of very pale pink that soon becomes pure snow white. Wide handsome leaves grace the sturdy plant. Part shade gives the best flowers and allows them to develop to their full splendor. 60-72"
10218 Rhododendron ‘Lillian Peste’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’ x unnamed Whitney hybrid) 2’, 0oF, M, 4/4. Dark red-pink buds open to an interior of coral-pink rims and carrot-red throats and an exterior shaded pink. A very interesting flower in trusses of 25-30. 21-30"
11132 Rhododendron ‘Linda Cornell’ — (Parentage unknown) 4’, 5oF, 5/3-4. Ball trusses made up of pink buds that open to white, tinted with lavender pink that deepens at the edges. The flower center is made up of transformed stamens that are now petaloids, giving it a double look. Unusual and very pretty. Medium sized dark green leaves set off these outstanding flowers. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30", 30-36"
10222 Rhododendron ‘Lodauric Iceberg’ — (auriculatum x ‘Loderi’) 6’, 0oF, L, 4/3. A tall plant with long leaves and large trusses of fragrant, white flowers with green centers. Our plant in the display gardens has withstood two very cold winters and is doing great. Give it a location with some afternoon shade, and it will reward you with beautiful, lily-like flowers. A good late rhododendron. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"
10773 Rhododendron ‘Loder’s White’ — ([‘Album Elegans’ x griffithianum] x ‘White Pearl’) 5’, 0oF, M, 4/3-4. This hybrid is often thought to be a member of the ‘Loderi’ group because of the word "Loder" in its name. While it does have R. griffithianum as one of its parents, as do the ‘Loderi’, that is the only relationship. ‘Loder’s White’ has a large, upright truss opening from a tall, candelabrum bud. It first opens white with a slight yellow in the throat and a pink picotee edge. 15-21", 21-30", 30-36", 48-60"
10778 Rhododendron ‘Loderi King George’ — (fortunei ssp. fortunei x griffithianum) 6’, 0oF, M, 5/3-4. Known as the best white form of the ‘Loderi’ group. The huge flowers open pale pink and then become white. Deliciously fragrant. A magnificent plant that will some day approach the proportions and size of a tree. Allow plenty of room and give wind and sun protection. ", 15-21", 21-30", 30-36", 36-48"
10777 Rhododendron ‘Loderi Pink Diamond’ — (fortunei ssp. fortunei x griffithianum) 6’, 0oF, M, 4/3-4. This is one of the pinkest of the ‘Loderi’ group but still a pastel shell-pink. Very similar to ‘Loderi King George’ with fragrance and tree-sized proportions. 15-21", 30-36", 36-48" 11133 Rhododendron ‘Loderi Queen Mary’ — (fortunei ssp. fortunei x griffithianum) 6’, 0oF, M. This is a new Loderi variety to us, but a very old cross. We wanted to make it available to you because we like all of the Loderis as do, we are sure, many of you. The ‘Queen’ has large pink, fragrant flowers. 36-48"
10775 Rhododendron ‘Loderi Venus’ — (fortunei ssp. fortunei x griffithianum) 6’, 0oF, M, 4/3-4. Deepest pink of the ‘Loderi’ group and one of the most anticipated. Extremely fragrant. In flower, the sight and fragrance is something you will not soon forget. 15-21" 13086 Rhododendron ‘Long Island’ — (‘Scintilation’ hybrid) 4’,-20oF, M, 4/3-4. This variety is some of the first doubling by the transformation of the stamens to petals. It has two sets of petals and no stamens. One might say the first step on the road to fully double flowers in the genus. It is light pink in bud opening to a lovely white. 15-21"
10771 Rhododendron ‘Lord Roberts’ — (parentage unknown, probably contains catawbiense) 5’, -15oF, ML, 2-3/3. A vigorous, rounded, upright plant. The foliage is glossy green and crinkled. In flower it is deep red with a black blotch. The truss is tight and ball-shaped. 6-10", 21-30"
10769 Rhododendron ‘Lori Eichelser’ — (forrestii ssp. forrestii Repens Group (pink form) x ‘Bow Bells’) 2’, -5oF, EM, 4/4. A most outstanding hybrid, in fact, probably one of the best of its class ever introduced. It is tight-growing and has deep jade-green leaves that are a most attractive round shape. Actually no plant could grow much more dense than this fine hybrid. ‘Lori Eichelser’ excels in both flower and overall plant appearance. The flowers are proportionately large and cover the little plant with cherry-pink bells. As a very old plant it will measure less than 3’ tall and twice that wide. 6-10" 11166 Rhododendron ‘Love Poem’ — (‘Silk Ribbon’ x [degronianum ssp. degronianum ‘Exbury’ x ‘Mrs. J. G. Millais’]) 3’, -5oF, E, 4/4. The deep pink purple buds on this Rhody burst open to a lovely pink lavender flower with a large spotted area on the dorsal lobe as the flower ages it will fade to cream with a hint of green. Flowers finishe with a white to creamy clayx with purple spotting. Leaves have a rich green sheen. 6-10", 21-30"
10017 Rhododendron ‘Lucy Lou’ — (leucaspis x [ciliatum x leucaspis]) 3’, 5oF, E, 3-4/4-5. Soft, snowy white flowers cover this pretty little plant. The foliage is a lovely bonus all year with its velvety, hairy texture. Even if it never flowered, you could grow it for its especially nice foliage! 6-10"
10768 Rhododendron ‘Lydia’ — (‘Antoon van Welie’ x ‘Day Dream’) 6’, 0oF, ML, 4/3-4. Waxy fluorescent pink. This is the brightest color you will see in a flower. Its brilliance shines out from across the garden. A most unusual color. A vigorous grower, it buds heavily and boasts glossy green foliage. An exceptional rhododendron. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"
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