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11130
Rhododendron ‘Ice Music’ — (Nancy Evans x Pirouette)
3', 0°F, 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.
10-15'', 21-30''
10592
Rhododendron ‘Imperial’ —
(‘Purple Splendour’ x ‘A. Bedford’) 4', -5°F, ML, 4/3-4. Here is a plant with
glossy green leaves that buds super young, sometimes on a rooted cutting. The
flowers are blue-purple with a prominent black-purple flare coming from the
throat. Very showy. Leaves are glossy wax green with red leaf stems. A royal
flower. 6-10''
10945
Rhododendron ‘Ink Spot’ —
(irroratum ‘Spatter Paint’ x ‘Purple Splendour) 5', 0°F, 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. 6-10'',
10-15''
11131
Rhododendron ‘Invitation’ — (‘Anita Dunstan’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 3', 0°F, 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.
10-15'', 21-30''
10478
Rhododendron ‘Irresistible Impulse’ — (‘Mars’ x ‘Purple Splendour’) 5',
-15°F, 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''
10808
Rhododendron ‘Isabel Pierce’
— (‘Anna’ x ‘Lem’s Goal’) 6', 5°F, 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. 10-15''
10488
Rhododendron ‘Jackie Ann’ — (macrophyllum hybrid) 5',
-10°F, 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?" 15-21'', 21-30''
10008
Rhododendron ‘Janet’ —
(‘Avalanche’ x ‘Dr. Stocker’) 6', 5°F, 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', -15°F, 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’. 6-10'', 10-15'', 21-30'',
30-36'', 48-60''
10806
Rhododendron ‘Jean Marie de Montague’
— (griffithianum hybrid) 5', -5°F, 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. Buds young.
6-10'', 10-15'', 48-60''
NEW 11067 Rhododendron ‘Jean Marie de Montague Variegated’
— (sport of ‘Jean Marie de Montague’) 5', -5°F, M, 4/4. Imagine the lovely ‘Jean
Marie’ that is so loved for it’s gorgeous red flowers and deep emerald green
foliage, with a new twist. Add a touch of gold to the center of the leaves and
you have a plant that looks like a million bucks! 10-15''
NEW 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. 6-10''
10804
Rhododendron ‘Jingle Bells’ — (‘Lem’s Goal’ x ‘Fabia’) 3', 5°F, 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. 48-60''
10988
Rhododendron ‘Joan Leslie Hammond’—
([‘Holy Moses’ x ‘Albatross] x ‘Abe Arnott’) 4', -5°F, 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''
10803
Rhododendron ‘John Coutts’
— ([‘Grand Arab’ x griffithianum] x griersonianum) 4', 0°F, 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. 21-30'', 36-48''
10802
Rhododendron ‘Johnny Bender’ — (‘Jean Marie de Montague’ x ‘Indiana’)
4-5', -5°F, 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. 6-10'', 10-15''
10112
Rhododendron ‘Jonathan Shaw’ — (‘Melanie Shaw’ x ‘Brenda Lee’) 3.5',
-10°F, 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''
11100
Rhododendron ‘Jumping Jeff’ —
(‘C.I.S.’ x ‘Jock’) 3', 0°F, 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''
11054
Rhododendron ‘Kabarett’ —
(contains ponticum) 5', -10°F, 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''
10114
Rhododendron ‘Kalinka’ —
(‘Morgenrot’ x [‘Mars’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro
Wada’]) 3', -10°F, 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'', 15-21''
10467
Rhododendron ‘Karalee’
—
(‘Hotei’ x ‘Whitney Late Yellow #1’) 4', 5°F, 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. 15-21'', 30-36''
10267
Rhododendron ‘Karen Triplett’ — (‘Seattle Gold’ x ‘Mary Drennen’) 4',
-5°F, 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!
10-15'', 21-30''
NEW 11009
Rhododendron ‘Karin’ —
(‘Britannia’ x williamsianum) 3', -15°F, 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'', 10-15''
NEW 10115
Rhododendron ‘Karin Seleger’ — (impeditum x dauricum)
2½', -25°F, M, -/-. The vivid medium purple-violet flowers have 5 wavy-edged
lobes. They are held in groups of 5-7 to form many ball shaped trusses. This
plant is densely foliated with small, scaly leaves. Its growth habit is wider
than it is tall. 10-15''
10454
Rhododendron ‘Kathie Jo’
— ([‘Purple Splendour’ x ‘Britannia’] x ponticum hybrid) 5', -5°F, 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. A delightful rhododendron that has great foliage
and is well worth a place in your garden. 15-21'', 21-30'', 30-36''
10330
Rhododendron ‘Katrina’ —
(‘Anna’ x ‘Purple Splendour’) 5', 0°F, ML, 4/4. Magenta rose flowers with a
prominent black blotch make this a showy flower. Large green elliptical leaves
are glossy. It’s an upright growing plant that branches moderately. 10-15''
 NEW
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''
Rhododendron ‘Ken Janeck’
—
see the rhododendron species section under R. degronianum ssp.
yakushimanum.
10970
Rhododendron ‘Killer Diller’ — (‘Nancy Evans’ x ‘Pumpkin Ridge’) 4',
5°F, 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! 15-21''
10606
Rhododendron ‘Kimberly’ —
(williamsianum x fortunei ssp. fortunei) 3', -10°F, 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'', 10-15'', 15-21'', 36-48''
10798
Rhododendron ‘Kimbeth’ —
(‘Kimberly’ x ‘Elizabeth’) 3', -5°F, 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'', 30-36''
NEW
10168
Rhododendron ‘King Bee’ —
(degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x tsariense) 2.5', 5°F, EM,
3/5. Flowers with 5 wavy lobes, opening pale rose, fading to white, with scarlet
spots and stripes of lighter scarlet, bloom on this upright hybrid. The foliage
has heavy indumentum. 21-30''
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'', 15-21''
NEW
10727
Rhododendron ‘Kokardia’
—
(‘Humboldt’ x ‘Direktor E. Hjelm’) 5', -10°F, 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. 10-15''
10446
Rhododendron ‘Kristin’ —
(degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’ x ‘Bow Bells’) 4',
0°F, 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''
10724
Rhododendron ‘Kubla Khan’
— (‘Britannia’ x ‘Goldsworth Orange’) 5', -5°F, ML, 4-5/2-3. This fine hybrid
from the late Lester Brandt is super. The flower color is a salmon, pink, orange
and red combination with a creamy cast to the center of the petals. It has a
huge red flare that is duplicated on the calyx. This is what makes the flower so
different. The color is so unusual that it is difficult to capture in pictures.
The foliage is fairly large and a moss green. It is best planted in a cool
location. 10-15''
NEW
10628
Rhododendron ‘Laetevirens’
— (minus var. minus Carolinianum Group x ferrugineum) 3', -
15°F, L, 3/3. Syn. ‘Wilsoni’. 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. 10-15'', 15-21''
11055
Rhododendron ‘Landmark’ —
(‘Counterpoint’ x ‘Carolina Rose’) 4', -20°F, 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'', 10-15''
11191
Rhododendron ‘Laramie’ —
(deg. ssp. degronianum Exbury form x macabeanum) 3', 5°F, 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''
10265
Rhododendron ‘Lavender Princess’
— (probably fortunei ssp. fortunei and/or catawbiense or
ponticum or both) 4', -10°F, ML, 3/4. Lovely, light and delicate
lavender-pink flowers cover this beautiful plant as if it were a lovely princess
wearing her evening gown. Very dark green leaves clothe the entire compact plant
in deep forest beauty. 6-10'', 21-30''
10417
Rhododendron ‘Lavender Queen’
— (red catawbiense seedling x
‘Boule de Neige’) 5', -10°F, 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! 10-15''
10721
Rhododendron ‘Lavendula’
— ([russatum x saluenense] x rubiginosum) 3', -15°F, 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''
10483
Rhododendron ‘Lee’s Dark Purple’
— (catawbiense hybrid) 6', -15°F, 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'',
21-30''
10787
Rhododendron ‘Lee’s Scarlet’
— (caucasicum hybrid) 4', -5°F, 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. 6-10'', 10-15''
10887
Rhododendron ‘Lemonade’ —
(‘Damaris’ x ‘Crest’) 5-6', -5°F, M, 4/4. Bright glowing yellow trusses radiate
a warm feeling through the garden. Glossy green, rounded leaves cover the
upright plant. This hybrid developed by John Eichelser is the result of many
years of hybridizing for good looking yellows. 15-21'', 21-30''
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''
10322
Rhododendron ‘Lem’s 121'
— (‘Anna’ x ‘Lem’s Goal’) 5', 5°F, M, 4-5/2-3. What a magnificent rhododendron
with its huge trusses of shimmering apricot, warmed with cream and kissed on the
edges with shining, almond blossom pink! This beautiful flower is further
accented by a reddish flare that encircles the center. When young, the foliage
has a slightly crinkled texture, which seems to be smoother on an older plant.
Each leaf is medium sized, about three to four times as long as it is wide, and
fern green. A good grower, this is one plant we know you won’t want to miss.
6-10''
10541
Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Blueberry’
— (‘’ x ‘’) 3', -°F, 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.
15-21'', 21-30''
10786
Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Cameo’
— (‘Dido’ x ‘Anna’) 5', 5°F, 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'', 21-30'', 36-48''
Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Monarch’
— See ‘Pink Walloper’.
10493
Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Stormcloud’ — (‘Burgundy’ x ‘Mars’) 5', -15°F, 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''
10117
Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Tangerine’ — (‘Margaret Dunn’ x [‘Anna’ x ‘King of
Shrubs’]) 4', -5°F, M, 5/3. The color of this flower is as close to orange as
any rhododendron has gotten for many years. The truss is nicely ball shaped, and
the foliage is light green. 10-15'', 15-21''
10785
Rhododendron ‘Leo’ —
(‘Britannia’ x elliottii) 5', -5°F, 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'', 30-36''
11132
Rhododendron ‘Linda Cornell’
— (Parentage unknown) 4', 5°F, 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.
10-15''
10782
Rhododendron ‘Little Gem’ — (‘Carmen’ x elliottii KW 7725)
18", 0°F, M, 4/4. Blood-red flowers abound on this prostrate plant with glossy,
deep green leaves. A superb variety for both foliage and flower. 6-10''
NEW
10524
Rhododendron ‘Liz Ann’
—
(selected seedling of sargentianum) 18", -5°F, M, 4/3. This is a selected
pink form of the hybrid ‘Maricee’. It is an excellent dwarf with little
daphne-like flowers that open into pastel pink and gradually lighten. It needs
very good drainage and is a great plant for a small spot in your garden.
6-10''
10222
Rhododendron ‘Lodauric Iceberg’
— (auriculatum x ‘Loderi’) 6', 0°F, 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. 6-10'', 10-15'', 15-21''
10118
Rhododendron ‘Loderi Fairyland’
— (fortunei ssp. fortunei x griffithianum) 6', 0°F, M, 4/3.
Pink buds open to expose a fragrant white flower. It is very similar to the
other white ‘Loderi’ types. 10-15''
10779
Rhododendron ‘Loderi Game Chick’
— (fortunei ssp. fortunei
x griffithianum) 6', 0°F, M, 5/3-4. A beautiful pale pink rhododendron
with a faint blotch, this ‘Loderi’ is also nicely fragrant. You will enjoy not
only the prettiness of the flower but a wonderful fragrance as well. 10-15'',
15-21'', 21-30''
10778
Rhododendron ‘Loderi King George’
— (fortunei ssp. fortunei x griffithianum) 6', 0°F, 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. 6-10'', 10-15'', 15-21'', 21-30'', 30-36''
10777
Rhododendron ‘Loderi Pink Diamond’
— (fortunei ssp. fortunei x griffithianum) 6', 0°F, 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'', 21-30'', 30-36''
10001
Rhododendron ‘Loderi Pretty Polly’
— (fortunei ssp. fortunei x griffithianum) 6', 0°F, M,
5/3-4. This is another pretty pink in the ‘Loderi’ group, all very nice.
10-15'', 15-21''
11133
Rhododendron ‘Loderi Queen Mary’
— (fortunei ssp. fortunei x griffithianum) 6', 0°F, 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. 10-15'', 15-21'', 30-36''
10897
Rhododendron ‘Loderi Sir Edmund’ — (fortunei ssp. fortunei
x griffithianum) 6', 0°F, M, 4/3-4. Very fragrant pale pink flowers make
this rarely-seen member of the ‘Loderi’ especially nice. 10-15'', 15-21'',
21-30''
10775
Rhododendron ‘Loderi Venus’
— (fortunei ssp. fortunei x griffithianum) 6', 0°F, 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. 10-15'', 30-36''
10217
Rhododendron ‘Loderi White Diamond’
— (fortunei ssp. fortunei x griffithianum) 6', 0°F, M,
4/3-4. Ivory-white flowers with a blotch of pink. Don’t forget that this like
the other ‘Loderi’ this will have fantastic fragrance. 10-15'', 15-21''
10773
Rhododendron ‘Loder’s White’
— ([‘Album Elegans’ x griffithianum] x ‘White Pearl’) 5', 0°F, 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. 10-15'',
30-36''
10769
Rhododendron ‘Lori Eichelser’ — (forrestii ssp. forrestii
Repens Group (pink form) x ‘Bow Bells’) 2', -5°F, 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.
10-15''
11166
Rhododendron ‘Love Poem’
— (‘Silk Ribbon’ x [degronianum ssp. degronianum ‘Exbury’ x ‘Mrs.
J. G. Millais’]) 3', -5°F, 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. 21-30''
10017
Rhododendron ‘Lucy Lou’ —
(leucaspis x [ciliatum x leucaspis]) 3', 5°F, 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'', 21-30''
10768
Rhododendron ‘Lydia’ —
(‘Antoon van Welie’ x ‘Day Dream’) 6', 0°F, 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. 21-30'',
30-36'', 48-60''
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