RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS M-P

1743 ‘Blinktlicht’ — (‘Nova Zembla’ x ‘Mars’). 4', -15°F, M, 4-5/5. 1st number = flower  2nd number = plant & foliage   Scale of 1 to 5, 5 being best.    

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11028 Rhododendron ‘Ma Belle’s Star’ — (‘Ring of Fire’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 4', -5°F, M, 4/3. Syn. R-2. Red buds open to ruffled, plum edged, creamy pink flowers with a matching calyx, reminiscent of the morning sunrise. The leaves are semiglossy green, new growth is shiny and red on this wonderful hybrid from the Thompson Nursery in Waldport, OR. 10-15"

10767 Rhododendron ‘Madame Masson’ — (catawbiense x ponticum) 5', -15oF, M, 3/3. Also known as ‘Madame Mason’. This rhododendron is a dense grower with shiny green leaves and star-shaped white flowers with a yellow blotch. It does well in more severe climates. 6-10"

11041 Rhododendron ‘Mai Tai’ — (‘Anna’ x ‘Apricot Sherbet’) 5', 5°F, M, -/-. A polyploid with very large, full trusses of gossamer pink grading to a soft apricot cream in the throat. The large, open flowers are especially enchanting when the wavy petal edges show off a tiny bit of rose through the softer pink. Delicious to observe while sipping a Mai Tai in that romantic hideaway. 36-48"

11180 Rhododendron makinoi x pachysanthum — 3', -5oF, M, 3-4/4. Tan indumentum under the leaves, silvery-white tomentum above slowly wears away to dark green shiny foliage. Both parents known for striking foliage you can bet this is very nice! In May there are lovely pink flowers to contrast the dark foliage. 15-21"

10884 Rhododendron ‘Malahat’ — (‘Gill’s Triumph’ x strigillosum) 5', 5oF, M, 4/3. This hybrid has brilliant red flowers showing a darker red blotch. Long, narrow, forest-green leaves have undersides of sparse, reddish indumentum. I have seen this plant described as being late flowering, but I have also seen it in full flower in British Columbia in late April! 21-30", 30-36"

10893 Rhododendron ‘Malta’ — (‘Gable’s Pioneer’ [selfed]) 4', -25oF, EM, 3-4/4. This flower is a clear pink and produced in multitudes quite early in the spring. It’s a nice looking plant with small leaves and a "must have" for your garden. If you need cold hardiness, it’s here! A Leach hybrid. 10-15"

10552 Rhododendron ‘Manda Sue’ — (‘Vulcan’ x ‘Elspeth’) 3', 0oF, M, 4/3-4. This is a beautiful hybrid that is adorned with shell-pink flowers with a picotee edge of red and a yellow throat. The plant has a compact habit with deep green leaves. This desirable plant is one you will surely want to try. 21-30", 30-36"

11072 Rhododendron ‘Mango Tango’ — (‘Nancy Evans’ x [‘Mrs. Lamont Copeland’ x ‘Tweedy Bird’]) 4', 0oF, M, 5/4. Large, golden flowers are flushed with peach on the buds and outer lobes, giving the trusses the look of big, yummy, ripe mangoes. Foliage is dark forest green. An exquisite new hybrid. 10-15"

10263 Rhododendron ‘Manitou’ — (‘Conestoga’ x unknown) 3', -25oF, EM, 4/3. This new hybrid is like the famous ‘Windbeam’, only it is more compact in growth habit. It covers itself with luscious light pink flowers from top to bottom. Its delightful small leaves will stand sun and makes a plant to be admired in the garden. 6-10"

11134 Rhododendron ‘Many Moons’ — (‘Nancy Evans x ‘Rockhill Ivory Ruffles’) 4', 5oF, M, 4/3-4. This is one of the finest new hybrids we have seen in many years. Evelyn Thompson of the famous Thompson Nursery in Waldport, Oregon, made this cross and selected this exceptional plant. It shines with wonderful sunny sulphur yellow flowers with wavy edges. The calyx is almost as large as the flower, giving the appearance of a double flower. An attractive, upright growing plant with forest green leaves, that shows the best of its two very handsome parents. 6-10", 10-15"

10764 Rhododendron ‘Marchioness of Lansdowne’ — (maximum hybrid) 5', -15oF, L, 3/2-3. Violet-rose with an almost black blotch. If you like flowers with a blotch, such as ‘Mrs. Furnivall’, this is a must for your garden. Plant grows in a spreading, open manner. A good, hardy plant with an unusual flower. 10-15", 30-36"

10370 Rhododendron ‘Margaret Dunn’ — (fortunei ssp. discolor x ‘Fabia’) 4', 0oF, ML, 4/3. Openly funnel shaped flowers are apricot-pink, flushed shell-pink. They are held in loose trusses of 8-9 on this floriferous bush. Slim, elliptical leaves. 6-10", 15-21"

10762 Rhododendron ‘Maricee’ — (selected form of sargentianum) 2', -5°F, M, 4/4. A dwarf, twiggy plant with small, shiny leaves. Creamy white flowers are very small and form a delicate miniature truss. Compared to the species, R. sargentianum, this variety is easier and faster growing and more floriferous. 6-10"

11120 Rhododendron ‘Marie Forte’ — (catawbiense hybrid) 4', -15°F, M-ML, -/-. Rich dark green foliage and an open, spreading habit provide a base for the huge trusses of lustrous purple-red blooms with dark eyes. 30-36"

11174 Rhododendron ‘Marissa’ — ([‘Fancy’ x yakushimanum] x ‘Coronation Day’) 2', 5oF, ML, ?/?. Domed truss of up to 17 open funnel-shaped flowers, plum colored in bud, opening lighter and quickly changing to white-green with traces of pink left on the midribs and lobe tips. In the throat is a deep red band, extending onto the dorsal lobe complementing the darker red spotting. The foliage is elliptic, shiny medium green, with a point at the tip and deep yellow petioles. A broad shrub grows about twice as wide as tall. 15-21", 21-30"

10550 Rhododendron ‘Markeeta’s Flame’ — (‘Loderi Venus’ x ‘Anna’) 5', -5oF, , M, 4/4. Equal to and the same cross as ‘Markeeta’s Prize’, this vigorous grower makes a beautiful plant even when not in flower, showing off deep fir-green leaves and red leaf stems. It flowers in magnificent rose-red trusses. 15-21", 21-30", 36-48"

10759 Rhododendron ‘Markeeta’s Prize’ — (‘Loderi Venus’ x ‘Anna’) 5', -5oF, M, 5/4. Watching this plant grow is a joy because it is so strong stemmed and vigorous. Each new leaf seems even more lush and leathery than the last. The flowers are BRIGHT RED, absolutely huge and are set on top of a swirl of deep green, thick, waxy leaves. The weight of the giant trusses is held high by the heavy stems. It is a worthwhile rhododendron that will pass the test of time. 10-15", 30-36"

10087 Rhododendron ‘Marley Hedges’ — (‘Anna’ x ‘Purple Splendour’) 5', 0oF, M-ML, -/-. Purple flowers have white centers and a reddish-purple flare that stretches from the center to the upper petals. These showy flowers are nicely accented by the glossy, green foliage. 6-10", 21-30", 30-36"

10461 Rhododendron ‘Martian King’ — (‘Gipsy King’ x ‘Mars’) 3', 0oF, M, 4/4. For those of you who enjoy dark black-red, here is a hybrid for you! We are pleased to introduce this new hybrid from the late Winston Hanke of Corvallis, Oregon. Dark green foliage shows the lineage of its deep red parents. Plant this where the reddish sun of early evening beams through the flower, and you will literally see this flower glow like a hot fire! 21-30"

10755 Rhododendron ‘Mary Belle’ — (‘Atrier’ x ‘Dechaem’) 5', -15oF, M, 3-4/3-4. For those of us who love the color peach this plant is one sure to satisfy. The flowers open peach and then turn to a peachy gold. 10-15"

10754 Rhododendron ‘Mary Fleming’ — ([racemosum x keiskei] x keiskei) 3', -15oF, EM, 4/4. A most interesting plant and flower. The flowers are bisque-yellow with streaks of salmon-pink. Attractive foliage and good winter bronze color. 6-10", 10-15"

10948 Rhododendron ‘Mauna Loa’ — (‘Ring of Fire’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 5', 0oF, M, 4-5/3-4. Wow! If you want bright orange yellow bicolors, this is the plant for you. The flowers are just plain heavenly and so bright you can see it in flower from across the garden. This is a delightful new hybrid introduced by the Thompsons in Waldport, Oregon and has outstanding showy, flowers. Mat green leaves accentuate the brightly colored flowers. This is a "must have" plant you will enjoy in your garden. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"

10119 Rhododendron ‘Mavis Davis’ — (‘Orange Marmalade’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 4', 0oF, M, -/-. An upright and spreading plant with flat, elliptic, dull green leaves. This hybrid has abundant pale yellow flowers of heavy substance. The wavy lobes are edged with moderate reddish orange. 21-30"

10216 Rhododendron ‘Maxecat’ — (maximum x catawbiense) 6', -25oF, L, 4/3. A late blooming, very hardy plant with pink flowers. A good selection for extending the rhododendron bloom period in your garden. 36-48"

10121 Rhododendron ‘Maximum Roseum’ — (ponticum x maximum) 6', -25oF, ML, -/-. This is a vigorous growing hybrid. It has extra color from the red stems. Nicely pink flowers complete the plant. 6-10", 30-36"

10588 Rhododendron ‘Maxine Childers’ — (strigillosum x ‘Elizabeth’) 3', -5oF, E, 3-4/4. Flowers of heavy waxy like substance are bright, fiery blood-red. They cover the olive-green leaves early each spring. The textured leaves have a light, orange-brown indumentum on the under side, heavy on the midrib. New growth is reddish-bronze and the whole plant shows the interesting influence of its parent strigillosum. 6-10", 10-15"

11181 Rhododendron ‘May Morn’ x proteiodes #7 — 2', -5oF, EM. Tight trusses of bell-shaped, cream flowers with bright pink edges emerge from cerise colored buds. These, peppermint candy looking, flowers are not the only feature on this sweetie. The deep green, strongly veined, glossy foliage is accented with soft, tan indumentum below and a light dusting of white tomentum. This creates a wonderful contrast between the new, fuzzy, and older, smooth, growth. 6-10"

10100 Rhododendron ‘Medusa’ — (scyphocalyx x griersonianum) 3', -5oF, M, 3/3. Cascading flowers borne on long pedicels are a most beautiful shade of orange. Leaves are midsized, grayish-green with a very light, woolly tomentum on the undersides. 6-10", 10-15", 30-36"

10091 Rhododendron ‘Melidioso’ — (‘Herme’ x dicroanthum ssp. scyphocalyx) 3', 0oF, ML, -/-. Wavy edged flowers are a delightful mixture of color. The predominant purplish-pink is nicely accented by orange-yellow and greenish-yellow. The elliptical, glossy green foliage has a thin, brownish indumentum. 10-15", 15-21"

NEW 11284 Rhododendron ‘Melinda Hiatt’ — (‘Glenna’ x ‘Dexter’s Champagne’) 4', -5oF, M, 4/4. Deep pink in bud, opening inside white with light green-yellow flair and blue pink shading on the outside of the flowers. Outstanding flower form of a broadly funnel shape and with distinctive very wavy-edges. A nice plant. 10-15"

NEW 11290 Rhododendron ‘Melrose Flash’ — ([‘Scintillation’ x (‘Mrs. A.T. de la Mare’ x ‘King of Shrubs’)] X ‘Holy Moses’) 5', -10oF, L, 4/4. This interesting hybrid introduced by Merle Sanders of Roseburg, Oregon has yellow-green flowers with "flashy" purplish-pink margins. Wow, how showy! It is a great plant with delightful foliage that will make a wonderful impression in your garden. This is a plant you will not want to miss! 6-10"

10949 Rhododendron ‘Midnight Mystique’ — (‘Midnight’ x ‘One Thousand Butterflies’) 4-5', 0°F, M -/-. A very showy hybrid with an outstanding flower. The unusual silver-gray flower centers are surrounded on the edges with a picotee of dark purple and then spotted brown and gold. Dome-shaped trusses are very full. 6-10"

10989 Rhododendron ‘Midnight Ruby’ — (‘Olga Mezitt’ x ‘P.J.M.’, deep purple form ) 18'', -20°F, M -/-. Frilled, 1½'' wide flowers are a strong red-purple with a yellow-brown eye. Trusses are ball-shaped with 10 to 15 flowers each.This very floriferous hybrid forms a dense bush that is as broad as it is high. 6-10"

10410 Rhododendron ‘Midsummer’ — (maximum x unknown) 5', -15oF, VL, 4/2. Rosy-pink flowers with a golden flare on the upper lobe are held in compact trusses of about 13. The foliage is deep green on this open, spreading plant. 6-10"

10092 Rhododendron ‘Mike Davis’ — (unnamed degronianum ssp. yakushimanum hybrid x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 3', 0oF, M, -/-. The deep forest-green foliage is the perfect background for the prolific, frilly edged flowers of pale mauve and copper speckles. 30-36", 36-48"

10334 Rhododendron ‘Mikkeli’ — (brachycarpum ssp. x smirnowii) 4', -25oF, ML, -/-. A remarkable, extremely hardy rhododendron from the continuing hybridization program at the University of Helsinki, Finland. Flowers of white, tinted with pink and decorated with green spots, adorn this well branched compact plant. 10-15"

10123 Rhododendron ‘Minas Snow’ — (‘Cunningham’s White’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Nakai’) 3', -15oF, M, -/-. What a sight to see when this hybrid is in bloom! It has pure white flowers that open from pink tinged white buds. The foliage is a pleasant forest green. The contrast in colors, along with the prolific blooms and foliage, makes this one quite showy. 10-15", 30-36"

10522 ‘Rhododendron Minnetonka’ — (ponticum x unknown) 4', -25oF, ML, 3/4. This compact hybrid grows a bit wider than tall. The reddish-purple flowers fade to light purple and are spotted with a vivid yellow-green on the upper petal. Flowers are sometimes as large as a hand! This is a great selection for your garden! 6-10"

10594 Rhododendron ‘Misty Moonlight’ — (‘Kimberly’ selfed) 4', -5oF, EM, 3-4/4. Here is a joyous orchid-pink, and it’s fragrant! It has glossy, deep green leaves with contrasting red leaf stems, which cover a mounding plant habit. 6-10", 10-15", 21-30", 30-36"

10888 Rhododendron ‘Mollie Coker’ — (‘Loderi’ x unknown) 6', 0oF, M, 4/3. A hybrid from New Zealand which has unbelievably large flowers. You can certainly see the influence of ‘Loderi’ in this fantastic soft pink which forms trusses that are like mountains of pink snow. In the center of each flower is a ring of red that flares out onto the upper petal. Long leaves have wavy margins on a large growing plant. 21-30", 30-36", 60-72"

10751 Rhododendron ‘Molly Ann’ — (‘Elizabeth’ x garden hybrid) 3', -10oF, EM, 4/4-5. ‘Molly Ann’ has round leaves that make for a dense, compact plant. The rose colored flowers are of heavy substance and last well. They form a lovely truss which is more upright than those of other dwarfs of this type. This is a good new variety that you will enjoy. It has come through -12oF well. An attractive plant that buds heavily. 6-10", 10-15", 21-30"

10097 Rhododendron ‘Molly Smith’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’ x ‘Mrs. Furnivall’) 4', 0oF, M, 4/4. White, funnel-shaped flowers have a prominent blotch of marigold-orange. The plant, which will be as wide as it is tall, has dark green leaves with grayish-brown indumentum. 10-15", 15-21", 30-36"

NEW 11286 Rhododendron ‘Morning Bells’— (williamsianum x degronianum ssp yakushimanum) 3', 0oF, M, 4/4. Light clear pink full bell flowers on an exceptional plant. These parents always have appealing offspring! 10-15"

10150 Rhododendron ‘Morning Cloud’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Springbok’) 3', -5oF, M, -/-. The degronianum ssp. yakushimanum parentage shows in the nice compact form. Flowers are white with a very light lavender flush. 6-10", 21-30", 36-48"

11051 Rhododendron ‘Mossman’s Freckles’ — (probably [‘Fabia’ x thomsonii] x [smirnowii x bureavii]) 4', -5oF, M-ML, 3-4. This plant probably came from Lem through Frank Mossman. The 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 ‘Freckled Friend’, though we are not sure at the moment. No matter what, this is an unusual plant for your garden. 21-30"

10748 Rhododendron ‘Mother Greer’ — (hippophaeoides x Subsection Triflora) 18", -15oF, M-ML, 3-4/4. We are very proud of this hybrid. It is a cross made by my mother some years ago, and it is named in her honor. The flowers remind you of R. hippophaeoides in shape, although they are much larger. Rich lavender flowers appear after all of the other blues are done. A very nice feature. Don’t ask me how it could happen from these two parents, but the foliage and plant remind me of R. hippophaeoides, only much more compact. It does not go through the distressed appearance during winter which is often typical of R. hippophaeoides. 6-10"

10126 Rhododendron ‘Mount Everest’ — (campanulatum x griffithianum) 5', -10oF, E, 4-3/4-3. An interesting rhododendron with narrow, pure white flowers in conical trusses. The plant has a vigorous, dense habit. 6-10"

10210 Rhododendron ‘Mrs. Betty Robertson’ — (‘Mrs. Lindsay Smith’ x campylocarpum hybrid) 4', -5oF, M 3/3. Creamy yellow flowers with a red blotch on a plant with compact growth habit. Interesting, rough textured foliage has pointed, slightly twisting tips. 6-10"

10747 Rhododendron ‘Mrs. Charles E. Pearson’ — (‘Coombe Royal’ x ‘Catawbiense Grandiflorum’) 6', -5oF, M, 4/4. Flowers are light pink with brown spots. An oldie but goody that has stayed around and kept winning awards through the years. It was developed in 1909, received an Award of Merit in 1933 and then a First Class Certificate as late as 1955. Sun and heat tolerant. 6-10", 15-21", 21-30", 60-72"

10952 Rhododendron ‘Mrs. E. C. Stirling’ — (griffithianum hybrid) 5', -5oF, M, 4/4. Silver pink with a perfect upright truss. Large light green leaves on a plant that forms an upright habit in the young plant. As the plant matures it becomes spreading and rather open. A superb hybrid. 10-15"

10746 Rhododendron ‘Mrs. Furnivall’ — (griffithianum hybrid x caucasicum hybrid) 4', -15oF, ML, 5/3-4. Lovely flowers of light pink with striking blotch. Excellent plant with highest ratings. Reported to do well in the East. Without question a plant you should have in your garden. 6-10", 10-15", 21-30"

10745 Rhododendron ‘Mrs. G. W. Leak’ — (‘Coombe Royal’ x ‘Chevalier Felix de Sauvage’) 6', 0oF, EM, 4/3. Tall, vigorous plant with olive-green leaves. Clear, light pink flowers have a dark blotch in an upright compact truss. Grows in sun or shade. 10-15", 21-30", 30-36", 36-48", 48-60"

10972 ‘Rhododendron Mrs. J. G. Millais’ — (unknown) 6', -5oF, ML, 5/2-3. White with a huge gold blotch that really sets this off. Buds heavily even when young. This is one of the most magnificent flowers you will find. As it first opens it has a slight orchid touch to the flower that is a delightful contrast to the golden blotch. Fantastic and unlike other rhododendron flowers. Becomes a plant of good stature when mature. 15-21"

11024 Rhododendron ‘Mrs. Murple’s Purple’ — (‘Purple Splendour’ x ‘Whitney’s Purple’) 5', -10°F, ML, 4/4. Large, 5 lobed, ruffled, star-shaped flowers comprise a large ball truss that complements the attractive foliage and good growth habit. Each flower is a medium purple with a hint of red and fades to a white center with a gold blotch on the upper lobe. The reverse of each flower has more of a reddish tint which helps to create a lovely contrast with the white anthers. 6-10"

10741 Rhododendron ‘Mrs. T. H. Lowinsky’ — (combination of catawbiense, maximum, and ponticum) 5', -15oF, L, 4/3. A medium-compact plant with very dark green glossy leaves. Vigorous growing. Lavender buds open to white flowers with extremely striking orange-brown blotch. Flowers well. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"

11268 Rhododendron ’Mrs. Tweety’s Sister’ — (unknown parentage) ', F, ?, -/-. These attractive flowers are a light yellow contrasted with a dark blotch and rimmed in pale lavender. Foliage is a terrific, dark shiny green with yellow midribs. The leaves also are nicely textured and so lovely over the dense branching of this mounding hybrid. 6-10"

10739 Rhododendron ‘Myrtifolium’ — (minus var. minus x hirsutum) 3', -15oF, L, 3/5. For heat and sun tolerance this is extremely good. We have one planted in the reflected sun on the west side of a white building, a hot spot. This plant has beautiful deep bronze-red foliage all winter and is a joy to view. It flowers very late in the season with small, medium pink flowers, great to extend the flowering time of rhododendrons. 6-10", 10-15"

10866 Rhododendron ‘Nike’ — (‘Tiddly Winks’ x ‘Nancy Evans’) 4', -5oF, M, -/-. This is another wonderful hybrid from Thompson’s Nursery in Waldport, OR. Flower buds are orange, tipped in yellow, opening to a strong lemony yellow flower. 10-15"

11060 Rhododendron ‘Nimbus’ — (‘Snow Queen x Cornish Loderi’) 6', 0oF, ML, -/-. Creamy buds that are flushed dawn pink open to large white funnel shaped flowers with just a blush of pale pink. This very floriferous rhododendron has an upright and vigorous growth habit with a mature shape that will be broader than it is tall. Quite a beauty! 21-30"

10518 Rhododendron ‘Noble Mountain’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Rodeo’) 3', -25oF, M, 4/4. Probably the most desired new hybrids in the rhododendron world are hybrids of yakushimanum. This plant is a great addition to this fine collection of special plants. Strong red buds with a purple tinge open to a delightful soft orchid-pink with a luscious red blotch. Just wait until you see the foliage on this superb plant. An excellent rhododendron. 6-10"

10650 Rhododendron ‘Normandy’ — (‘Newburyport Beauty’ x ‘Newburyport Belle’) 3', -20oF, ML, 4/4. Bright pink flowers of light texture have darker edges and orange spotting. A broad, rounded plant with dark green leaves. 10-15"

10129 Rhododendron ‘Norph’ — (‘Nancy Evans’ x [‘Virginia Richards’ x ‘Lacamus Spice’]) 4', 5oF, M, -/-. This is NOT a true name, but a temporary code name for another Thompson hybrid which we are proud to make available to a limited number of our customers only! We want to know how this fine plant does for you. What we have seen of it makes us think that this will be another plant like Thompson’s famous ‘Ring of Fire’, that you will be pleased to say "I had the first one of those released!" What beautiful flowers of bright yellow with a reddish marking. 10-15"

10660 Rhododendron ‘Northern Starburst’ — (PJM, colchicine treated and confirmed to be tetraploid) 4', -30oF, E-EM, -/-. Similar to ‘PJM Compact’, but a much stronger-growing plant, with larger and heavier blooms, stems and foliage. This is a four-season performer, beckoning to spring with fat reddish buds bursting into bright pink blooms, followed by new foliage of bright apple green. In fall, foliage changes from green to cinnamon then to deep purple as winter approaches. As a plus, it’s very hardy! 6-10"

10132 Rhododendron ‘Nosutchianum’ — (williamsianum x Kalmia latifolia) 4', -5oF, M, -/-. This is a very unusual hybrid. Current research suggests there is actually no Kalmia in this plant, however, the flowers are cup shaped like a Kalmia and larger like a rhody. They open lovely light pink, turning to white with prominent stamens. The foliage intermediate of its parents in appearance, is deep green, relatively small, with a distinct curve. It was said by friends of Halfdan Lem that "no such" hybrid could occur. Someone then added a Latin ending to "no such," hence its name. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"

10734 Rhododendron ‘Nova Zembla’ — (‘Parson’s Grandiflorum’ x hardy red hybrid) 5', -25oF, M, 3/3. Here is true hardiness in a red. A vigorous plant that has good foliage and will grow in more difficult areas. This hybrid exhibits some outstanding characteristics. Of course, hardiness tops the list. A nice looking contrast with other plants. Extremely showy, red flowers make a real display in the spring. 6-10", 36-48", 48-60"

10438 Rhododendron ‘Noyo Brave’ — (‘Noyo Chief’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’) 3', 0oF, EM, 4/4. Leaves are medium to large; 2½'' flowers are a lively bright pink, dulling as they age, with a very small, glowing red blotch, held in a well rounded truss of up to 22. 10-15", 21-30", 30-36", 36-48"

10733 Rhododendron ‘Noyo Chief’ — (hybrid of arboreum ssp. nilagiricum) 5', 10oF, M, 3-4/4-5. Perhaps this is the most outstanding foliage plant to come out in years. The foliage is a shiny, glossy, deep green that is deeply ribbed. The flowers are a showy, translucent red. This was also grown under the name of zeylanicum. A sensational rhododendron! 21-30", 30-36"

10133 Rhododendron ‘Noyo Dream’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x arboreum) 3', -5oF?, E-EM, 4/4. This delightful plant was hybridized by Bill Moyles in Oakland, CA, and was grown and named in Fort Bragg, CA. A wonderful plant for both foliage and flowers. The flower buds first show color as a rich rose-red, gradually becoming a lighter rose-pink for a beautiful, two toned effect. The fine foliage is typical of yakushimanum hybrids with light wooly indumentum on the underside of the leaf. A compact growing plant of exceptional beauty! 21-30", 30-36"

10732 Rhododendron ‘Oceanlake’ — (‘Blue Diamond’ x ‘Sapphire’) 30", -5oF, EM, 4/4. Deep violet-blue flowers make a charming display on this small-leafed hybrid. The foliage turns interesting tones in winter. Will take sun. 6-10", 15-21", 21-30"

10731 Rhododendron ‘Odee Wright’ — (‘Idealist’ x ‘Mrs. Betty Robertson’) 4', -5oF, M, 5/4. A compact grower with waxy, green leaves and deep, clear yellow trusses, large and exceptionally beautiful. One you won’t want to miss. 6-10", 10-15", 21-30", 30-36"

10728 Rhododendron ‘Old Copper’ — (‘Vulcan’ x ‘Fabia’) 5', -5oF, L, 4/3-4. Late in the spring when most rhododendrons are finished blooming for the year, ‘Old Copper’ shows its large orange trusses. I always appreciate this last flower in the season. Foliage is perky and attractive. Said to be a variety that does well in hotter climates. 6-10", 10-15"

10877 Rhododendron ‘Olga Mezitt’ — (minus var. minus Carolinianum Group x minus var. minus) 3', -15oF, EM, 4/3-4. In winter, this plant is covered with mahogany colored, small leaves which are bright green in summer. But just wait until spring comes, when it is transformed by numerous trusses of clear pink on every limb of the plant. It’s hardy and sun tolerant making it especially valued if you don’t have much shade in your garden. 6-10", 15-21"

10726 Rhododendron ‘Olin O. Dobbs’ — (‘Mars’ x ‘Purple Splendour’) 4', -15oF, M, 5/3. A variety that is a very deep, waxy red-purple. The flowers have tremendous substance and are so waxy that it is hard to believe they are real. Buds young. Much like ‘Mars’ in growth and plant habit. The trusses are large and compact in a perfect conical shape. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30", 36-48"

10725 Rhododendron ‘Olympic Lady’ — (‘Loderi King George’ x williamsianum) 3', -5oF, EM, 3-4/4. Compact-spreading plant with large, white, cup shaped flowers. A nicely shaped plant that covers itself with blooms. 10-15", 15-21"

10638 Rhododendron ‘One Thousand Butterflies’ — (‘Lem’s Cameo’ x ‘Pink Petticoats’) 5', 0oF, ML, 5/3. This is a most attractive rhododendron, and one that we are very excited about. The flowers are a rich, bright rose color, with a lighter rose shading within. It has a cardinal red blotch and flare, in the shape of a butterfly. The plant grows upright, almost as wide as it is tall. The leaves are a dark yellowish-green, and when you see both of these together, it is a beautiful sight! 10-15", 15-21"

Rhododendron ‘Ooh Gina’ — (‘Golden Belle’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 4', 0oF, ML, 4-5/4. Frilled pink flowers with a rose margin and a red blotch in the throat, display themselves in a rounded ball truss. From its parent ‘Lem’s Cameo’ it gets bronzy new growth, which sets off its lovely green, medium sized foliage. What’s more, it has a good low growth habit, a distinguished plant. 10-15"

11096 Rhododendron ‘Opal Dawn’ — (davidsonianum ‘Exbury Pink’ x ‘Countess of Haddington’) 6', 10°F, EM, 4/3. This fragrant beauty has flowers as wide as the 3'' long leaves! The raspberry and cream colored buds open to a soft pink that fades to white. As color changes the green yellow dorsal flare becomes more prominent. 6-10"

10255 Rhododendron ‘Orange Marmalade’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Mrs. Lammot Copeland’) 3', -5oF, M, 4/4. Delightful, lax orange trusses have a slight salmon-pink hue after emerging from dark red buds. Flowers mature to rich amber-yellow. Was known as ‘Orange Bells’. 30-36"

11216 Rhododendron ‘Orchid Mist’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum Exbury form x ‘Frank Galsworthy’) 3', 0°F, M, 4/3. Pale lavender flowers shading to a darker lavender-purple at the edged with a green yellow dorsal blotch. A nice Barlup hybrid. 10-15"

10291 Rhododendron ‘Oudijk’s Sensation’ — (‘Essex Scarlet’ x williamsianum) 4', -10oF, EM, 3-4/4. Deep, bright rose flowers with darker edges and spotting on the upper petal give this plant a glowing appearance. A dense, rounded shrub, with heart shaped leaves, pointed at the ends. Another hybrid from Hobbie in Germany that was introduced by Fa Le Feber in Holland. Winner of three Gold Medals! 6-10", 30-36"

10136 Rhododendron ‘Pacific Sunset’ — ([‘Peach Lady’ x ‘Tally Ho’] x ‘Malemute’) 4', 10oF, M. -/-. This interesting rhododendron has lax trusses of wavy edged flowers. They are carmine-pink with a yellow shaded throat that is accented by dorsal spotting of brick red. The plant is covered with dark green, narrowly oblong foliage. Grows to a width greater than its height. Very attractive and showy. 10-15"

10397 Rhododendron ‘Painted Lady’ — ([‘Dido’ x ‘Lem’s Goal’] x [‘Corry Koster’ x ‘Mrs. G. W. Leak]) 5', 10oF, M, 4/3. Trusses of warm peach are accented by a dotted flare of orange on the upper petals. The lower center of the flower glows with a hint of warm yellow. Then to top it all off, it has a large apricot colored calyx, blotched in orange. Foliage is medium green. A real show off! 36-48"

10259 Rhododendron ‘Papaya Punch’ — (‘Hotei’ x ‘Brandt’s Tropicana’) 4', 0oF, EM, 4/3. The buds of this variety are a mixture of yellow and pink, with the flowers being a yellow with a pale orange-yellow edging. Red spotting in the throat adds to its beauty. A spreading plant, clothed in matte green foliage. 15-21", 30-36"

10233 Rhododendron ‘Paprika Spiced’ — (‘Hotei’ x ‘Brandt’s Tropicana’) 3', 0oF, M, 5/3-4. An appropriately named, exciting plant. The pale creamy yellow flowers are surrounded by an explosion of paprika-red spots! It has a huge calyx and a faint hue of pink is present on the back of the upper petal. 6-10", 15-21"

10286 ‘Rhododendron Party Pink’ — (‘Mrs. Furnivall’ x catawbiense var. album) 5', -20oF, M, 5/5. Large ball shaped trusses of soft orchid-pink with a startling greenish-yellow flare on the upper petal. A broad growing plant which branches well. Wide leaves are held for several years. It’s won all the awards, a Conditional Award, an Award of Excellence, and the very coveted Superior Plant Award which has only been awarded five times in more than 20 years! 36-48"

NEW 11280 Rhododendron ‘Patriot’s Dream’ — (‘Carmen’ x degronianum ssp yakushimanum) 2', -5oF, M, 4/5. Who can resist a compact dwarf plant with shinning deep green leaves and equally shinning rich red bell shaped flowers? Not I. This cultivar has everything as befits an offspring with such charming parents. 10-15"

10345 Rhododendron ‘Patty Bee’ — (keiskei ‘Yaku Fairy’ x fletcheranum) 18", -10oF, EM, 5/4-5. A compact plant heavily clothed with inch long, fir green leaves. In winter the foliage turns a delightful maroon red. When spring arrives, even very young plants will be covered with masses of bright lemon yellow. The flowers are quite large for the plant. It’s a vigorous plant that grows well! 6-10"

10427 Rhododendron ‘Pawhuska’ — ([‘Palmer’ x ‘Loderi King George’] x ‘Madame Masson’) 5', - 5oF, ML, 4/4. In the language of the Osage, ‘Pawhuska’ means "white hair", and the name fits beautifully. Round, full trusses of very white flowers have a soft ray of yellow shooting out of the center and up the dorsal lobe. This hybrid was developed by Tom and Emma Bowhan of Eugene and it’s showy! The foliage is large and glossy. 10-15", 30-36", 36-48", 48-60"

11047 Rhododendron ‘Peach Ann’ — (‘King of Shrubs’ hybrid) 5', 5oF, ML, -/-. This plant named by Jim Barlup from Bob Sterling, is a pleasant warm peach color that glows in the sunlight. A plant with interesting foliage and growth you will want in your garden. 21-30"

10257 Rhododendron ‘Pearce’s American Beauty’ — (possibly ‘Mrs. C. S. Sargent’ x ‘Dr. H. C. Dresselhuys’) 6', 0oF, VL, 4/4. A fine plant! Deep beet red flowers, with yellow green spotting concentrated at the center, are held in flat, ball shaped trusses of 18. The plant has attractive dark green leaves and is as wide as it is tall. 30-36"

11027 Rhododendron ‘Peggie Roberts’ — ([‘Fancy’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum] x ‘Coronation Day’) 4', -5°F, ML, -/-. Dark pink buds open to a medium pink flower with a striking, dark pink-red center. As the rest of the flower fades to white, the darker center stays the same, on this lovely, dark foliaged plant. 15-21", 21-30"

NEW 13007 Rhododendron ‘Peggy Zabel’ — (Unknown) 6', -5°F, M, -/-. A Briggs Nursery introduction with a ball truss of open funnel-shapped , wavy edged flowers of a pale yellow white with a green calyx. It is moderately scented with a wintergreenlike scent. 15-21"

10992 Rhododendron ‘Peppermint Twist’ — (‘Scintillation’ x unknown) 3.5', -15oF, E, -/-. Funnel-shaped flowers in trusses of 12 with 5 wavy-edged lobes begin as red buds, opening to pink with a white throat and red spotting on dorsal lobe. Blooms eventually fade to white. Delightful rhody that just looks lovely in the garden. 6-10", 10-15"

10698 Rhododendron ‘Percy Wiseman’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Fabia Tangerine’ selfed) 3', -10oF, M, 4/4. A compact plant with dark green foliage, and very pretty trusses composed of dark pink buds unfolding to soft peach-yellow fading to white. 6-10"

10211 Rhododendron ‘Perfectly Pink’ — (‘Babylon’ x unknown) 6', -5oF, E, 4-5/4. Flowers of soft, perfect pink are enhanced by a ring of deep maroon red in the center. The edges of the large flowers roll back, forming a giant truss which is so lovely! The glossy leaves are up to 10" long making a ring of excellent foliage under the trusses. 10-15", 21-30", 36-48",48-60"

10137 Rhododendron ‘Peter Alan’ — ([‘Blue Peter’ x ‘Purple Splendour’] x ‘Blue Perfecta’) 4½', 0oF, M, 4/4. An outstanding rhododendron that won the "Best Blue" award 1982, Great Lakes Chapter, ARS. Glossy, deep green foliage densely covers the vigorous grower. The broad, upright plant has purplish blue flowers accented with a darker eye. 10-15", 15-21"

10375 Rhododendron ‘Peter Faulk’ — (strigillosum x unknown) 3', 10oF, VE, 4/3. Another exciting strigillosum hybrid with early red flowers and long, slender foliage. Each leaf is held by densely hairy petioles and each is covered with a layer of tawny, patchy indumentum. 21-30", 30-36"

10138 Rhododendron ‘Peter Tigerstedt’ — (brachycarpum ssp. tigerstedii x catawbiense album ‘Glass’) 6', -25oF, ML-L, -/-. White flowers with violet freckles are held above dark green foliage. An attractive plant. 10-15"

10344 Rhododendron ‘Phyllis Korn’ — (‘Diane’ x ‘Gomer Waterer’) 5', -15oF, M, 4/4. Large, glossy green, thick textured leaves, make this one of those plants you will enjoy viewing when not in flower. It blooms with soft, creamy yellow trusses which have a touch of red in the throat. A flower of the aristocrat! 6-10", 10-15", 15-21", 30-36"

10445 Rhododendron ‘Pierce’s Apricot’ — (unknown) 4', 0oF, E-EM, 4/4. Deep red-pink buds open to a flesh toned apricot. However, the top flowers of the truss retain a strong pink color looking as though there were two distinctly different flowers in the same truss. Very striking and a certain attention getter for your garden. 10-15"

10856 Rhododendron ‘Pineapple Delight’ — (‘Hotei’ x ‘Brandt’s Tropicana’) 3', 0oF, M, 5/4. Talk about beautiful color, here it is! Imagine a tropical sundae made with pineapple ice cream and then topped with lots of exotic orange and yellow fruits, yum, this is making me hungry! Then imagine this heavenly sundae sitting on a bed of luscious green tropical leaves and you will have some idea of the beauty of this magnificent Rhododendron! It has medium sized leaves which have an interesting rough texture. The plant makes a rounded mound of exceptional beauty. 6-10", 10-15"

11145 Rhododendron ‘Pink Cherub’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x [’Doncaster’ x { arboreum x unknown}]) 3', -5oF, M, 4/4. Round balls of white tinged with fuchsia purple on the edges adorn this very compact bush which grows wider than tall. 10-15"

10717 Rhododendron ‘Pink Drift’ — (calostrotum x scintillans) 18", -10oF, EM, 4/4. This small leaved dwarf flowers very heavily and is an easy and rewarding plant to grow. Its bronzy leaves are delightful and appealing all year. The flower buds are especially attractive just before they burst into masses of beautiful plum pink. A special plant for the border or rock garden. 10-15"

10993 Rhododendron ‘Pink Flourish’ — (catawbiense var. album x [(decorum x griffithianum)] x catawbiense hybrid) 3', -25oF, M, 3/3. A nice hardy choice for a small but robust rhody. Leaves are medium to large with pale pink flowers that are deeper pink on the outside and edges, with a small splash of cinnamon in the throat. 30-36"

10900 Rhododendron ‘Pink Jeans’ — (griffithianum hybrid) 5', -5oF, M, 4/4. ‘Jean Marie de Montague’ has produced several sports including a variegated form. This one has the exceptional dark green foliage. The flowers are gorgeous starting with red buds that open to a strong purplish red at the rim. This is shaded to a yellow-white at the center. There is a strong red spotting on the ventral half of the flower, and a rose red star in the throat. Unsurpassed for tolerance of adverse growing conditions! 6-10", 15-21", 21-30", 30-36"

10141 Rhododendron ‘Pink Parasol’ — (selected seedling of degronianum ssp. yakushimanum) 30", -15oF, EM, 4/4. Growth habit and foliage are typical of species. White flowers open from vibrant deep purplish pink buds. 10-15"

10956 Rhododendron ‘Pontiyak’ — (ponticum x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum) 3', -5°F, ML, 3/3/4. Compact with a rounded habit, this plant has delicate pink flowers, forming flat, small trusses. Slight indumentum on the foliage. 6-10", 10-15", 21-30"

10175 Rhododendron ‘Purpureum Elegans’ — (catawbiense hybrid) 5', -25oF, ML, 2/3. Don’t let the rating of this plant deter you. While it may not be a ‘Trude Webster’, this hardy plant is quite adaptable to unfriendly climatic conditions. The flowers are a blue-purple. A good plant with nice foliage 6-10", 15-21"'

03/17/07