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10691 Rhododendron ‘Queen Alice’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Alice’) 4', -5°F, M, 4/4. Nice big cherry red buds break into bright pink trusses that cover the rhododendron. It is quite hardy with attractive new growth. This is a spectacular hybrid which forms an exquisite plant you will enjoy all year. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21" 10849 Rhododendron ‘Queen Anne’s’ — ([brachycarpum x catawbiense]) x unnamed white fortunei ssp. fortunei hybrid) 5', 0°F, EM, 4-5/3-4. The flowers are like billows of fluffy clouds, glistening white and fully double. In the world of rhododendrons double flowers are rare, so this plant is both unusual and extremely beautiful. The flower first opens with a touch of lavender and ages to pure white. The foliage is slightly glossy and densely covers a rounded plant. An excellent addition to any garden. 10-15"10697 Rhododendron ‘Rainbow’ — (a lost hybrid named ‘Anthony Waterer’ x griffithianum) 6', 0°F, M, 4/3. ‘Rainbow’s’ tall upright appearance is a result of its thick, vertically directed, narrow angle branches. Irresistible flowers are edged in deep pink with white centers. 30-36", 36-48"10545 Rhododendron ‘Ramapo’ — (fastigiatum x carolinianum) 2', -20°F, EM, 3/4. Plentiful pale violet flowers dance amid this bushy blue-green mat of leaves. At Greer Gardens we have all become fond of ‘Ramapo’ for its pleasing foliage color changes throughout the year, especially favored are the dusty blue new leaves following a shot of growth. This hardy dwarf can be grown in sun or partial shade, although in full sun it will maintain a more compact form. It is well suited for use in a low border or rock garden. Outstanding! 3-6", 6-10", 15-21"11194 Rhododendron ‘Razorbill’ — 2-3', 5°F, EM, -/-. (spinuliferum seedling) This hybrid has conical trusses of tubular flowers to contrast its dark green hairy foliage. The erect flowers are what I would call baby girl pink, with some accents one shade darker. A small green calyx, covered in hairs, is visible in these loose trusses. The perfect gift for the parents of baby girls. 10-15"10229 Rhododendron ‘Red Delicious’ — (‘Jean de Marie Montague’ x ‘Leo’) 5', -5°F, ML-L, 4/4. Bright, shining, fire red flowers! It’s vigorous, easy to grow, and flowers fairly late in the season, so it will extend the color in your garden. A rounded plant, it is covered with deep fir green leaves making it a special plant all year. Ooh, is it showy! 15-21", 21-30"10587 Rhododendron ‘Red Eye’ — (‘Anah Kruschke’ x ‘Purple Splendour’) 5', -10°F, ML, 4/4. Here’s a plant that stands sun, buds young, branches readily and does not mind heavy cutting for propagation! It’s the kind of plant you can depend on year after year. The flowers are deep red-purple with a most interesting eye. When the flower first opens, the eye is green gold and little by little it becomes red. It is an interesting contrast with the purple! While some may think ‘Red Eye’ is a misnomer because the "eye" isn’t always red, it is the name that was attached and has stayed with the plant. 6-10"10004 Rhododendron ‘Red Gold’ —(‘Ring of Fire’ x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 5', 5°F, ML, 5/4. Dazzling flowers of golden yellow in the center and are edged in showy orange-red, giving the flowering plant the appearance of a warm glowing fire. Deep forest green leaves cover the plant completely, making it a very attractive plant in the garden. Of course, with parents like these, ‘Red Gold’ can’t help but be beautiful! 6-10", 10-15", 15-21"10424 Rhododendron ‘Red Majesty’ — (elliottii x strigillosum) 5', 10°F, E, 4/3. Leaves are long and slender, looking much like strigillosum. The flowers are a deep red with many dark spots surrounding each petal. 21-30", 30-36", 48-60"10544 ‘Rhododendron Red Olympia’ — (‘Anna’ x ‘Fusilier’) 5', 5°F, M, 4/3. This hybrid has huge red trusses heavily spotted on all lobes. Quite different from any other rhododendron, it is a sensation in many ways. The leaves are 7" long by 2" wide and are retained three years. ‘Red Olympia’ is one of Halfdan Lem’s crosses named by Lawrence Pierce. 21-30", 36-48"10694 Rhododendron ‘Ria Hardijzer’ — (racemosum x ‘Hinodegiri’) 30", -5°F, EM, 4/4. A bright show is made by numerous, vibrant pink, round trusses on this evergreen azaleodendron. Its red stems bear shiny small leaves. ‘Ria Hardijzer’ flowers young and heavily. A cheerful planting is made by pairing this with ‘Hardijzer Beauty’. 6-10"10389 Rhododendron ‘Ring of Fire’ — (‘Darigold’ x ‘Idealist’) 4'. 0°F, ML, 4/4. The yellow flower is ringed by a magnificent orange-red that is different from anything else. It is the hybrid of Willard and Margaret Thompson of Waldport, Oregon and they certainly can be proud of this sensational plant. It’s vigorous, compact growing and densely covers itself with attractive mountain green leaves. Selected by Flower & Garden and American Horticulturist as an outstanding rhododendron introduction, also featured as the cover picture of the Journal of the American Rhododendron Society. 10-15", 21-30"10145 Rhododendron ‘Rising Sun’ — ([‘Darigold’ x ‘Lacamus Spice’] x ‘Golden Anniversary #2) 4', -5°F, M, -/-. Luscious creamy white flowers with a red flare remind one of the beauty of the sun rising on a pristine morning. To make this even more outstanding, the flowers are also fragrant! Good foliage is olive green, covering the plant attractively for year around beauty. An excellent new hybrid from the the Thompson Nursery. It is a sister to their well known ‘Tweedy Bird’. 15-21"10583 Rhododendron ‘Robert Korn’ — (‘Diane’ x ‘Gomer Waterer’) 5', -10°F, M, 3-4/4. A real winner with luscious creamy flowers on top of the best of foliage. It is vigorous, easy to grow, and one you will want to put in a prominent location in your garden to show off the excellent foliage and large, light cream flowers. 21-30"10997 Rhododendron ‘Robert Seleger’ — (keleticum hybrid) 1', -5°F, EM-M, 3/3. Most of the newer introductions from Hobbie in Germany are hybrids of williamsianum. This one is different with its tiny leaves and low growth habit coming from keleticum. Nice rose-purple flowers cover this small rhododendron in a cascade of magnificence. 15-21"10692 Rhododendron ‘Rocket’ — (‘Cunningham’s White’ x red catawbiense seedling) 5', -15°F, M, 3/4-5. Luminous, vivid pink. ‘Rocket’s’ thick, heavily veined foliage renders a full bodied appearance to the plant. A fine rhododendron. 6-10", 10-15"10735 Rhododendron ‘Rockhill Ivory Ruffles’ — (‘Yellow Rolls Royce’ x ‘Skipper’) 5', 10°F, EM-M, 4/3. Creamy yellow flowers with marvelous frilled petal edges and a hint of red freckling in the throat emerge from deeper yellow buds. The plant branches well, forming a handsome shrub 3/4 as wide as it is tall. The ivy green leaves create a plant that is nice looking even when not in bloom. 15-21", 21-30", 30-36"10513 Rhododendron ‘Rockhill Parkay’ — (‘Yellow Rolls Royce’ x ‘Skipper’) 5', 10°F, M, 4/3. Creamy white flowers with sulfur yellow in the throat, accented with a red eye, are held in trusses of 15-17. This is an upright plant with parsley green leaves. 15-21", 21-30"10146 Rhododendron ‘Rockhill Sunday Sunrise’ — (‘Yellow Rolls Royce’ x ‘Skipper’) 5', 10°F, EM-M, -/-. Stiff branches on this upright grower are clothed with ivy green leaves. Flowers are primrose yellow with a red blotch visible in the throat. 21-30"10018 Rhododendron ‘Rollie’ — (‘A. Bedford’ x fragrant pink hybrid) 6', -15°F, ML, 4/4. Also known as ‘Rollie Mulkie’, named after its hybridizer. Luscious large flowers of glowing pink are warmed by sunny yellow radiating from the center of the flower, and a fan of deep maroon paints the upper petals. It is a most delightful flower. Foliage is excellent, and it is a vigorous plant. You’ll enjoy this hybrid. 10-15"11030 Rhododendron ‘Rose Mangles’ — (cinnabarinum x maddenii) 4', 10°F, M-ML, -/-. Rose-pink, 3-4'' long, trumpet-shaped flowers that are held in a loose, rather pendulous truss adorn this interesting plant. Add lovely deep green, glossy foliage to those flowers and an open growth habit and you will have a beautiful new addition to your yard. 21-30"10447 Rhododendron ‘Rose Point’ — (‘Dido’ x williamsianum) 3', 0°F, EM, 3-4/4. A small, dense plant, wider than it is tall, with spirea red buds opening lighter red, in trusses of 7. Rounded leaves denotes its R. williamsianum parentage. 10-15", 30-36"11220 Rhododendron ‘Rosevallon’ — (Possible hybrid of R. neriiflora) 18", 5°F, EM, 3- 4/3. Growth habit is variable, from compact to upright and spreading. Oblong leaves have a blue green cast above and are burgundy beneath. Fleshy tubular bell shaped flowers, to 2" long, are bright crimson scarlet with a large calyx, usually of the same color, and are held in trusses to 12. 6-10", 10-15"10556 Rhododendron ‘Royal Purple’ — (unknown) 4-5', -15°F, ML, 3/3-4. Another tough hybrid with deep shiny green leaves that makes an attractive plant. The flowers are a showy deep purple, lit with a bright yellow eye. 10-15", 30-36"11031 Rhododendron ‘Royal Ruffles’ — (‘Mrs. A.T. de la Mare’ x ‘Purple Lace’) 5', -10°F, M-ML, -/-. Here is a regal new hybrid that is bound for greatness! Lavender buds open to pristine white flowers with lavender-pink, ruffled edges, held in compact, formal trusses. A prolific bloomer, ‘Royal Ruffles’ holds it’s many trusses high, like crowns above the sturdy, dark green foliage. 10-15"10234 Rhododendron ‘Rubicon’ — (‘Noyo Chief’ x ‘Kilimanjaro’) 5', 10°F, EM, 5/4. Fantastic cardinal red flowers with black spotting on the upper lobes. Anthers are white and add to the attractiveness of the truss. Plant has wonderful, glossy green leaves with deep veining. A superior plant that is exceptional! 6-10", 10-15", 30-36"10684 Rhododendron ‘Ruby Hart’ — ([‘Carmen’ x ‘Elizabeth’] x elliottii) 2', 0°F, EM, 4-5/4-5. New dark red dwarf. Deepest and most glossy green foliage possible. A compact, well clothed plant to add interest to foreground gardenscapes. 10-15" 10383 Rhododendron ‘Ruth Mottley’ — (peach colored hybrid x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 3', 0°F, M, -/-. Peachy flowers are purplish pink at the edges and paler in the center. The upper petal is spotted brilliant orange. A good looking plant with medium to large leaves which are flat and smooth. A delightful hybrid raised in the Seattle, Washington area. 15-21", 21-30", 36-48", 60-72"11164 Rhododendron ‘Sabrina Adler’— (ciliicalyx x moupinense) 4', 5°, VE, -/-. Lax trusses of 2-3 funnel-shaped flowers on this Rhody. The fragrant flowers inside are white with light red spotting and outside are white hinted with pink changing to entirely white with age. Flowers are framed by a light green calyx. Leaves are dark green and elliptical, hairless above and scaly brown below. Nice lepidote! 3-6", 6-10"11176 Rhododendron ‘Salmon Trout’— (cinnabarinum ssp. cinnabarinum Roylei Group x ‘Royal Flush’) 5', 10°F, ML, 4/3. This is another of the interesting cinnabarinum hybrids with their long tubular flowers. They are always very unusual with their long bell-like blossoms which look as if they are made of wax. Upright and willowy growing the leaves are medium sized and are often a gray-green. 3-6", 10-15", 15-21"10678 Rhododendron ‘Sappho’ — (parentage unknown) 6', -15°F, M, 3/2. A popular plant with buds of mauve opening to a white flower with a prominent dark violet blotch that is overlaid with blackish purple. A hardy, vigorous plant with narrow, olive green leaves. 6-10", 10-15"11032 Rhododendron ‘Sappho’ x ‘Tweedy Bird’ — 5', -5°F, M, -/-. Pearl white, ruffled flowers that are held in a ball truss have a lovely, dark, purplish red spot on the top quarter of the flower that reminds one of a sunrise! Slightly twisted ends on the slightly glossy, olive green foliage brings an added interest to this lovely plant! 10-15", 30-36", 36-48"10148 Rhododendron ‘Sapporo’ — (‘Hachmann’s Diadem’ x ‘Hyperion’) 5', -15°F, ML, -/-. This is another of the famous Hachmann hybrids from Germany. The flowers are pale purple fading to white with a prominent blotch of deep purplish red. It is a vigorous, widespreading, compact plant with attractive shiny green leaves. If you like flowers with blotches, this is a must for your garden. 6-10", 15-21"10598 Rhododendron ‘Sarita Loder’ — (griersonianum x ‘Loderi’ g.) 4', 5°F, ML, 4/3. Flowers are deep crimson when in bud and open to a enchanting rose salmon. Long pointed leaves make an attractive plant. Received an Award of Merit. 30-36", 36-48", 60-72"11033 Rhododendron ‘Satsop Sunrise’ — (‘Mrs. J.G. Millais’ x ‘Whitneys Late Orange’) 3', -5°F, L, -/-. Purplish-red buds open to flowers that have 5, frilly edged lobes. Each flower is strong pink at the edge fading to a pale yellow center with a brownish orange dorsal blotch. 6-10", 10-15"10251 Rhododendron ‘Sausalito’ — (calophytum pink form x ‘Loderi Venus’) 6', -5°F, E, 4/4. Gigantic trusses of bright pink, marked with showy red on the upper petal. Large luscious leaves on a strong, large growing, beautiful plant. This is an excellent hybrid that is sure to be the highlight of your garden. WOW! 10-15", 21-30"10676 Rhododendron ‘Scarlet Wonder’ — (‘Essex Scarlet’ x forrestii ssp. forrestii Repens Group) 2', -15°F, M, 4/4-5. ‘Scarlet Wonder’ should have a home in every garden. This German hybrid is too good to miss. It is a low, exceptionally compact plant with dense glossy green leaves that have a delightful texture. The plant will stand more sun and exposure than most. This is a plant you will enjoy 11 months of the year. Then in the 12th month it will explode into a mass of brilliant scarlet red. An unforgettable show for this silver and gold medal winner. 6-10", 10-15" 10368 Rhododendron ‘Schneekrone’ — (‘Humbolt’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’) 3', -15°F, M-ML, 4/4. As the lovely white flowers open, they display just a hint of pink in the throat and upper petal. This fades to the purest white as the flowers mature. The plant and foliage are excellent on this fabulous Hachmann hybrid! 10-15"10675 Rhododendron ‘Scintillation’ — (fortunei ssp. fortunei hybrid) 5', -15°F, M, 4/5. Deep shiny green foliage is absolutely superb! It curls interestingly and has a heavy, waxy texture. The plant has large stems and is strong growing, having the strength to support its large flowers. The flowers are beautiful pastel pink. The flared marking in the throat starts out as pink and becomes a rich bronzy tone after the flower has been open for awhile. Hardy. 6-10", 21-30", 30-36"10342 Rhododendron ‘Sea-Tac’ — (‘Moser’s Maroon’ x williamsianum) 3', 0°F, E, 3/3-4. R. williamsianum hybrids are always attractive plants, making round growing mounds of heavy foliage. This one has especially nice reddish new growth and delightful growth habit. It’s a good plant made even better when it produces masses of dark red flowers which flood the plant in beauty. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30", 30-36", 36-48"11034 Rhododendron ‘Seaview Sunset’ — (‘Nancy Evans’ x ‘Canadian Sunset’) 2½', 0°F, E, -/-. Reddish orange buds open to a light yellow flower with a band of red-orange on the wavy edges. The outside of the flower is a very pretty, deep salmon color. The somewhat glossy, olive green leaves are a perfect backdrop for the lovely sunset colored flowers. 6-10", 10-15"11012 Rhododendron ‘Sefton’ — (catawbiense hybrid) 4', -15°F, ML, 3/2. Large, plum-maroon flowers with darker spotting are produced in fairly large trusses. Plant has a low, spreading growth habit and benefits from pinching to prevent a straggly appearance. The flower color makes this a sensation, especially when grown with other plants. 15-21"10683 Rhododendron ‘Senator Henry M. Jackson’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Mrs. Horace Fogg’) 3', -5°F, M, 4/5. Typical of many "yak" hybrids, this super plant is compact and has that great, deep green, indumented foliage. Perfect trusses of pure white cover this profuse bloomer. 6-10", 10-15"10249 Rhododendron ‘Senora Meldon’ — (augustinii ‘Lackamas Blue’ x ‘Blue Diamond’) 4', 0°F, M, 4-5/4-5. This is the best of the R. augustinii type hybrids. It has wisteria blue flowers which are very abundant on a plant that has the best foliage of its type. The leaves in summer are lustrous green and in winter become a light bronze. A good looking plant all year, but in spring when it covers itself with blue there are few plants that can match its beauty. It is upright growing, yet compact, a plant that you can’t help but enjoy wherever you plant it. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"10242 Rhododendron ‘Senorita Chere’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Mars’) 4', -15°F, M, 4/4-5. Buds of delicious red are the beginning of this beautiful flower. It opens to rose, then lightens to a luscious light rose. Tight trusses with an exceptional number of flowers cover this plant in profusion. Compact growth habit, with heavy leaf cover makes an exceptionally beautiful plant year around. Hardiness is an added bonus! 10-15", 15-21", 21-30" 10293 Rhododendron ‘September Song’ — (‘Dido’ x ‘Fawn’) 4', 0°F, M, 4-5/4. This fantastic rhododendron, which was hybridized by the late Dr. Carl Phetteplace and grown by us, is something we think you will enjoy. It has warm orange flowers appearing as crowns on top of a plant with great foliage, and good habit. There are always loads of buds, and it buds young. We realize we’re prejudiced, but this is a good one! 6-10", 10-15"10623 Rhododendron ‘Serendipity’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x aureum) 1', -25°F, M, 4/4. Dark green leaves on a spreading compact plant grace this rhododendron. The pretty flowers are a pale primrose yellow. Nice for a rock garden area, and very hardy 10-15"10673 Rhododendron ‘Seta’ — (spinuliferum x moupinense) 5', 5°F, E, 4/3. In the early spring before there is much color, ‘Seta’ bursts forth in full splendor. The tubular flowers are light pink with a deep candy pink highlight. A real crowd pleaser for those dark dreary days! 21-30", 30-36"10672 Rhododendron ‘Shamrock’ — (keiskei dwarf form x hanceanum ‘Nanum’) 1', -5°F, E, 3-4/4. This hybrid is from Dr. R. L. Ticknor of the North Willamette Experiment Station, Oregon State University. The plant is extremely compact and wider than high. The flower color, chartreuse, and the bloom time around St. Patrick’s Day go right along with its name. Planted with ‘Ramapo’, ‘Moerheim’ or other blue-purple dwarfs creates an exciting color contrast in the garden. 10-15"10151 Rhododendron ‘Shogun’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Coronation Day’) 3', -15°F, M, 5/4. This exciting hybrid has large trusses of soft pink to white flowers highlighted with a distinctive and showy deep red-purple mark encircling the center of the flower. This plant is very unusual as most rhododendrons only have markings on the upper petals. A verdant foliage covers the compact plant with year long beauty. The foliage is long, narrow and neat looking. 21-30"10669 Rhododendron ‘Show Boat’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum Exbury form x ‘Tumalo’) 4', -5°F, M, 4/4. Compact and well branched, ‘Show Boat’ has an excellent plant habit. Rounded leaves have a very light coating of buff indumentum. Flowers are pink in bud, open into pure white with a greenish blotch in the throat. A great all around plant. 10-15", 30-36"10508 Rhododendron ‘Shrimp Girl’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Fabia Tangerine’) 3', 0°F, M, 3-4/3-4. Good quality foliage covers this compact plant. It has pretty soft salmon pink flowers. This is a slow growing variety that stays small. 30-36"10339 ‘Rhododendron Siesta’ — (‘Britannia’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum) 3', -15°F, M, 4/4. Could this be anything but good with such fine parents? Glorious flowers begin as buds of deep pink, opening to a delicate soft pink, gradually changing to fluffy white. Good foliage with light indumentum. A newer hybrid from Jim Elliott of Astoria, Oregon. 10-15", 30-36"10340 Rhododendron ‘Silber Reif’ — (‘Catawbiense Grandiflorum’ sport) 6', 0°F, M, 3-4/4. Beautiful variegated foliage, olive green with an irregular cream to silver white edge, followed by lilac blooms make this German introduction outstanding. 10-15"11069 Rhododendron ‘Silver Bear’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x bureavii) 3', -15°F, M, 4/5. With parents like these, how could this little ‘bear’ be bad! Silvery indumentum on top of dark green foliage makes this rhododendron down right pettable. Lovely pink buds opening to white flowers with a kiss of pink completes it’s charm. A plant you will enjoy all year round. 10-15"10962 Rhododendron ‘Silver Skies’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’ x ‘Medusa’) 3', -5°F, M, 3-4/4. Dark buds open to reveal magenta pink flowers with darker margins. Dark green foliage with indumentum. 10-15", 21-30"10667 Rhododendron ‘Sir Charles Lemon’ — (probably a selected arboreum ssp. cinnamomeum) 5', 5°F, EM, 4/5. A real accent plant. Extra handsome foliage with bright cinnamon brown indumentum. New leaves are beautiful as they unfold white. Excellent pure white flowers are a real bonus. Plant to view all year! 15-21", 30-36"11003 Rhododendron ‘Siuslaw Pioneer’ — (‘Ilam Orange’ x macabeanum) 5', 10°F, EM, 4-5/4-5. This new cross has the beautiful, large, lush foliage of macabeanum that everyone loves so well. Flower buds are blushed with peach, and the soft yellow flowers have the same lovely blush on the outside. This has turned out to be a very handsome plant that is a MUST for every collector. Supplies go fast! 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"10677 Rhododendron ‘Skookum’ — ([degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Mars’] x ‘America’) 3', -20°F, M, 4/4. Strong red flowers held in a dome-shaped truss with white filaments. This is one of the very popular yakushimanum hybrids. It is a nice compact plant with an excellent shape. 6-10" 10666 Rhododendron ‘Small Gem’ — (pemakoense x leucaspis) 18", -5°F, E, 3/3-4. A real cutie! The plant looks R. pemakoense and the flower looks like leucaspis. It buds heavily and very young. The buds peek out showing a touch of pink then open to white flowers, while still retaining a kiss of soft pink. A bonus is the deep brown anthers that contrast with the white. 6-10", 10-15"NEW 11285 Rhododendron ‘Small Wonder’ — (‘Fanfair’ x ‘Prometheus’ x forrestii Repens Group) 3', -20°F, EM, 4/4. A plant that lives up to its name. It is a densely foliaged plant that is wider than tall, graced with globular trusses of 7 dark red flowers that have a nice noticeable calyx. 10-15"10537 Rhododendron ‘Smokey #9’ — (‘Burgundy’ x ‘Moser’s Maroon’) 6', -5°F, ML, 3-4/3. ‘Smokey #9’ has many extravagant features. It exemplifies the showy hybrid Halfdan Lem always pursued in his hybridizing. Heavily veined fir green leaves veil this large rhododendron. Leafy flower buds open to expose deep purple flowers. You will enjoy this hybrid throughout the year. 10-15", 21-30"10361 Rhododendron ‘Sneezy’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Doncaster’) 3', -10°F, M, 4/4. Aah-choo! No, it’s not that kind of sneeze, but was named after one of the "seven dwarfs". It covers itself with red buds which open to white flowers with a deeper pink edge. This hybrid was developed in England by the famous firm of Waterer and Crisp, makes an exceptional plant for the garden. It’s a yakushimanum hybrid, so it has to be good! 21-30"10719 Rhododendron ‘Snipe’ — (pemakoense x davidsonianum) 2', -5°F, EM, 3/3-4. A very attractive small plant originated by Peter Cox in Scotland. A vigorous plant that flowers freely without hesitation. Some consider it superior to its sister plant, ‘Phalarope’. It is a delightful very light pink. Since it came from Cox in Scotland, you know it has to be good. 21-30"11142 Rhododendron ‘Snow Candle’ — ([‘Fancy’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum] x ‘Exbury Calstocker’) 3.5', 0°F, E, -/-. Early in the spring, compact domed trusses of purple pink buds open to reveal creamy white flowers with a medium red blotch in the dorsal throat. Growth habit is low and compact, leaves are a nice, glossy olive green with good substance. A lovely addition to the early spring garden. 10-15"10663 Rhododendron ‘Snow Lady’ — (leucaspis x ciliatum) 30", -5°F, E, 3-4/4-5. An aptly named plant reminiscent of newly fallen snow. Soft fuzzy green leaves enhance the pale petal color dressing it up like a real ‘lady’. Flowers well in deep shade. Much appreciated because it buds easily and blooms early. 6-10"10886 Rhododendron ‘Solidarity’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Jean Marie de Montague’) 3', -15°F, M, 4/4. Just wait until you see the fine foliage on this exciting hybrid, but what else could you expect but the best of leaves, when you consider that two of the finest foliage plants are its parents. The medium sized foliage carries a coating of that beautiful wool rhododendron growers call indumentum which makes for such exquisite plant appearance. Then let’s talk about flowers; again its parents are each considered special for their spring blossoms, and this resulting plant is also lovely. At first the buds open rich red gradually changing to a soft showy pink. It flowers heavily, and a well grown plant expresses beauty beyond belief. The parentage of this has been published as (‘Sefton’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum) which is incorrect. HARDY, AND NICE! 6-10", 10-15"NEW 11218 Rhododendron ‘Something Lovely’ — (Lori Eichelser Hybrid ) 2', -5°F, E-EM, -/-. Ohh cranberry! Buds appear to be clusters of small cranberries as the trusses unfold. As the flowers open the outside surface fades slightly and the inside color of orchid pink contrasts beautifully on these frilly flowers. The small 3'' long foliage is a deep muted green and densely covers the plant. 10-15"10183 Rhododendron ‘Sonata’ — (‘Purple Splendour’ x dichroanthum) 3', 0°F, L, 3-4/3-4. In the music world a sonata is a performance with solo instrument. Our ‘Sonata’ with tubular shaped, orange-red flowers edged in red will add its own music to your garden. The mass of slender, dark green leaves do well in a sunny spot. 15-21"10507 Rhododendron ‘Sonatine’ — (‘Mars’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum ‘Koichiro Wada’) 2½', -10°F, ML, 4/4. Flowers open red and then change to a nice rose-pink color with a lighter center. The dorsal lobes are marked with strong yellowish-green. Indumentum on the foliage is another plus for a very pretty plant. 6-10"10536 Rhododendron ‘Songbird’ — (russatum x ‘Blue Tit’) 3', -5oF or hardier, E-EM, 3-4/4. There are many small "blue" rhododendrons, sometimes so many it is hard to separate them all. However, this one will stand out for its bright purple-blue flowers which seem to glow as if by some mystical power. The foliage is glossy green and makes a superb compact plant. 6-10", 10-15"10506 Rhododendron ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ — (‘Purple Splendour’ x macrophyllum ‘Seven Devils’) 5', 10°F, M, 3/3. Two inch wide funnel shaped flowers with a soft lilac throat and a touch of white. Darker violet spotting in a 17 flowered truss. Ivy green leaves set off this upright plant. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"10659 Rhododendron ‘Springfield’ — (‘Umpqua Chief’ x ‘Fawn’) 5', 5°F, L, 4/3. For those of you who go bananas over those subtle orange shades, this one is for you. The salmon-orange color is not duplicated by any other rhododendron. It was featured in the winter 1979 issue of the American Rhododendron Society bulletin. The color is great, but it is really hard to capture its beauty on the printed page. Long, narrow fir green leaves clothe this upright plant. Worth reserving a place for in your garden. 15-21"10437 Rhododendron ‘Spun Gold’ — (‘Mrs Lamont Copeland’ x ‘Mary Drennen’) 3', 0°F, ML, -/-. Lax trusses hold amber yellow flowers with small red dorsal spots are surrounded by matte green leaves. It is an upright plant, as wide as it is tall, and nicely branched. 21-30"11063 Rhododendron ‘Star Trek’ — (davidsonianum Exbury form x davidsonianum ‘Ruth Lyons’) 3', -15°F, E, 4/3. This is really another form of R. davidsonianum and not a hybrid. It has lavender-pink flowers with a wine colored blotch and will grow as wide as it does tall. Small, dark, glossy green leaves give good contrast. A very special little plant that you will enjoy. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21" 10179 Rhododendron ‘Starbright Champagne’ — ([‘Yaku Sunrise’ x ‘Hansel’] x ‘Lem’s Cameo’) 4', 0°F, EM, -/-. An unusual star shaped flower, each petal is long and pointed! The flowers are a dark champagne color with a dark purple throat. Great foliage on a dense, very rounded growing plant, makes this a delight in the garden. 10-15", 15-21", 21-30"10828 Rhododendron ‘Starburst’ — (‘Moser’s Maroon’ x ‘Purple Splendour’) 6', 5°F, L, 4/2-3. Bright red purple flowers accented by a golden blotch on the upper petal make this a showy flower. Then to make it even more of a show stopper, the blotch and center of the flowers are surrounded in white. It’s late flowering, extending your blooming season, and it has interesting wavy foliage. Sometimes mistakenly sold as ‘Dark Star’. 10-15", 30-36", 36-48"Rhododendron ‘Starry Night’ — See ‘Gletschernacht’.11150 Rhododendron ‘Strawberry Chiffon’ — (Vulcan x [Mars x degronianum ssp yakushimanum]) 4', -15°F, M-ML, 4/4. Classifying the color on this flower is a challenge as it is variable from season to season, suffice to say, strawberry is right! Expect the deep reds through the soft pinks of the ambrosial fruit in the trusses of this plant. The narrow green, shiny foliage is just lovely. 6-10"10202 Rhododendron ‘Suave’ — (edgeworthii x bullatum) 5', 10°F, EM, 4/3. An old hybrid still in cultivation, this is a rhododendron with fragrance to fill the whole garden. Bell shaped flowers are pure white on the inside with the back, or reverse, pink, shading to white. Attractive foliage is medium sized and rough textured. A very sophisticated work of art! 6-10"10657 Rhododendron ‘Sugar Pink’ — (‘Trude Webster’ x [‘Fawn’ x ‘Queen of the May’]) 6', -5°F, M, 4/4. We are pleased to offer this fine hybrid. The demand is so great that it has been difficult to have enough plants available. ‘Sugar Pink’ has about the tallest truss of any rhododendron (often over 1') and has foliage to match. The flower is tantalizing cotton candy pink. This hybrid has taken all the best traits of its parent ‘Trude Webster’. The foliage is large, smooth and deep green. Wonderful! 10-15", 15-21"10443 Rhododendron ‘Summer Glow’ — (‘Summer Snow’ x ‘Scarlet Blast’) 6', -15°F, VL, 4/4. Vivid rose flowers shading to pale purple-pink at the center. Dorsal spotting of light orange-yellow and an exterior of bright purple. All of this in trusses of 13! Narrow leaves on a wider than tall plant. A real beauty! 6-10", 15-21"10919 Rhododendron ‘Summer Snow’ — (maximum x [{ungernii x auriculatum} x F2]) 5', -15°F, VL, 3-4/3. Large white flowers with rays of greenish yellow shoot up from this most vigorous plant with large leaves. Put this in the background because it will grow tall. Outstanding because it is so late flowering, extending the season into summer. An excellent hybrid from David G. Leach. 10-15"10153 Rhododendron ‘Sunny Day’ — (parentage unknown) 4', 0°F, EM, 4/3-4. Rounded habit, this well-branched plant is foliated with smooth, elliptical leaves. Flowers open primrose yellow with red spotting. 10-15"10504 Rhododendron ‘Sunspot’ — ([‘Darigold’ x ‘Lacamus Spice’] x [croceum x wardii]) 4', 0°F, M, 3-4/3-4. Here is a superb hybrid from the late Willard Thompson of Waldport, Oregon. The Thompson family is known for superior rhododendron hybrids, including the famous ‘Ring of Fire’. This plant upholds their reputation for excellence. The bright yellow of this flower will warm your garden on a cool morning! Trusses are large and beautiful. It is a vigorous plant that grows easily. It’s beautimus maximus! 21-30"10618 Rhododendron ‘Sunspray’ — (‘Alice Franklin’ x ‘Crest’) 6', -5°F, M, 5/3-4. Imagine a rhododendron with flowers even more yellow and larger than those of ‘Crest’, with better foliage, better habit, and you have ‘Sunspray’. The voluptuous trusses are such a pure and true yellow that they would put a lemon to shame. Lovely wide leaves 6" long fully clothe the branches. 10-15"11036 Rhododendron ‘Super Dog’ — (‘Confusion’ x ‘Pink Walloper’) 5', 0°F, M-ML, -/-. Large trusses carry large open flowers washed a yellow cream with a ruffled, light pink edge. To add to the delightful color combination, the throat is densely covered in red spots! This beautiful flower sits above large dark green leaves, very similar to its parent ‘Pink Walloper.’ A fine hybrid from Dan Bones. 10-15"10423 Rhododendron ‘Swamp Beauty’ — (‘Purple Splendour’ x ‘Loderi Superlative’) 5', 10°F, ML, 4/4. The first question asked is where did this name come from? Jim Elliott, who is known for his imaginative plant names, has a wet spot he calls the "swamp" in the back of his property. Along the edge of it he has some of his seedlings planted and over the years one plant became a beauty. You guessed it, this is ‘Swamp Beauty’! The flowers begin as large, magnolia purple buds which open to heavenly deep rose-pink with a maroon blotch. The blotch is solid in the throat, flaring to spots on the upper petal. Wow!! The foliage is medium fir green on a vigorous and well clothed plant. 10-15", 48-60"10964 Rhododendron ‘Sweet Mystery’ — (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum hybrid) 3', -10°F, M, 4/4. Flowers of delicate pink have brilliant rosy pink margins offset by a throat that fades to white. Blooms held in full trusses above dark green, elliptical foliage. 21-30"10471 Rhododendron ‘Tahitian Dawn’ — (‘Lem’s Cameo’ x ‘Skipper’) 5', 5°F, M, 4/4. Flowers are an intense shade of yellow, accented with tones of peach and apricot. They are held in trusses over the large, dark green leaves on this upright plant. 30-36",36-48", 48-60"10372 Rhododendron ‘Taku’ — (‘Tally Ho’ x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum) 4', -5°F, M-ML, 3-4/4-5. Any rhododendron with R. degronianum ssp. yakushimanum as a parent makes a good looking plant, and this is no exception. It has he-avy woolly indumentum which is snowy white on the new growth, turning to a light tan as it ages. The flowers are a deep coral pink in bud, opening to a lighter coral pink. A delightful plant. 6-10"10965 Rhododendron ‘Tall Timber’ — (‘Black Eye’ x ‘Plum Beautiful’) 6', -10°F, ML-L, -/-. This new hybrid from the Thompsons in Waldport, Oregon, is an exceptionally nice addition to the rhododendron world. Beautiful perfectly formed trusses of luscious purple adorn the plant in late spring. Good, glossy foliage clothes this upright growing plant, which will be an outstanding addition to your garden. Its parentage guarantees a strong growing, easily grown plant. Wow! You’re going to want this plant. 10-15" 10156 Rhododendron ‘Tamarindos’ — (‘Blue Bell’ x ‘Purple Splendour’) 5', -5°F, ML-L, -/-. The beautiful wavy edged flowers are deep reddish purple, shading to very pale purple in throat, with a large greenish yellow blotch. The plant has a rather loose, erect habit. 6-10"10654 Rhododendron ‘Taurus’ — (‘Jean Marie de Montague’ x strigillosum) 6', -5°F, EM, 4-5/4. ‘Taurus’ grows to be a magnificent shrub, vigorous and full in shape. Deep green pointed leaves are held on the plant for three years giving a richly clothed appearance. In winter, deep red buds adorn the branches. Globular trusses are made of glowing red campanulate flowers with black speckling on the upper petal. ‘Taurus’ is a great plant and that’s no bull! 6-10", 10-15"10199 Rhododendron ‘Teddy Bear’ — (bureavii x degronianum ssp. yakushimanum) 3', 0°F, EM, 4/5. An exceptional plant for foliage, in fact probably one of the finest in the Genus Rhododendron. The leaves are deep glossy green and the underside of the foliage is covered with woolly fur called indumentum. The indumentum starts out white on the new foliage and eventually turns a delightful cinnamon brown. Large pink flowers with lighter pink centers cover the beautiful foliage each spring. 6-10", 10-15"10422 Rhododendron ‘Ted’s Orchid Sunset’ — (‘Purple Splendour’ x ‘Mrs. Donald Graham’) 5', -5°F, M, 3-4/3. Imagine a beautiful orchid blooming in a sunset full of glorious golds and oranges. The flower of orchid-lilac has a golden rust flair and is nicely framed by deep green leaves. An interesting plant! 10-15", 30-36"10486 Rhododendron ‘The General’ — (red catawbiense seedling x red catawbiense seedling) 5', - 20°F, M, 3/3. A deep green plant of super hardiness with flowers having a dark red blotch surrounded by striking crimson. A hardy, easy to grow and rewarding plant. 10-15"10648 Rhododendron ‘Tiffany’ — (‘Anna Baldsiefen’ x keiskei) 30", -15°F, M, 3-4/3. An extremely attractive plant with outstanding flower color. While primarily a pink, it also has a mixture of apricot and yellow in the throat creating a unusually beautiful appearance. The flowers are star shaped and reflexed. Good foliage. 10-15"10198 Rhododendron ‘Titian Beauty’ — ([eriogynum x ‘Fabia Tangerine’] x [degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x ‘Fabia Tangerine’]) 3', 0°F, M, 3/3. Charming bright red flowers and shiny jade green foliage on a compact plant make this a delightful combination for your garden. A hybrid from Waterer in England. 15-21"10674 Rhododendron ‘Top Banana’ — (probably ‘Hotei’ x unknown) 3', 0°F, EM, 4/4. Brick red buds open to empire yellow flowers. The plant is upright and taller than it is wide. The leaves are a glossy dark green. This hybrid from Whitney Nursery is truly a "top banana". One of the best of the yellow Rhododendrons. 10-15"10477 Rhododendron ‘Topsvoort Pearl’ — (Sport of ‘Pink Pearl’) 6', -5o F, M, 4/3. A most attractive light pink variety with frilled, mauve-red picotee edges. This has an unusual and showy flower that will be the talk of your garden. Medium sized curved leaves create a handsome plant for the remainder of the year. 15-21"10646 Rhododendron ‘Tortoiseshell Wonder’ — (‘Goldsworth Orange’ x griersonianum) 4', -5°F, ML, 4/3. Beautiful orange-salmon and salmon-pink combination on this superb hybrid imported from England. 6-10", 10-15", 30-36"10671 Rhododendron ‘Tow Head’ — (carolinianum var. album x ludlowii) 1', -15°F, EM, 3/4. The flowers on this little beauty are a brilliant greenish yellow with orange-yellow spotting on the dorsal lobe. The plant is twice as wide as it is tall. A David Leach hybrid. 6-10", 10-15"10668 ‘Rhododendron Trail Blazer’ — (‘Mrs. Furnivall’ x ‘Sappho’) 5', -10°F, M-ML, 4/4. The blossoms on this plant are similar to ‘Mrs. Furnivall’ but are more raspberry in color. It is a compact, vigorous plant, twice as wide as it is tall, with glossy dark leaves. 6-10", 10-15"10967 Rhododendron ‘Tressa McMurry’ — (occidentale x ponticum) 4', -10°F, M-ML, 3/4. This is an interesting plant that you will want to grow for its foliage. The leaves are long and narrow, a rich green and somewhat shiny. Actually, I question if it actually is the above cross, which would make it an azaleodendron, but more likely another form of ponticum ‘Cheiranthifolium’. Though the above parentage would say that occidentale was the seed parent, I doubt it was and in actuality ponticum was, and that seed grown from it resulted in another of the many narrow leaved forms of ponticum. Though possible, it would be difficult to cross occidentale on to ponticum and it is actually ponticum selfed with its own pollen. In any case it is an interesting plant with lots of pinkish purple flowers. You will want this plant in your garden. C10999 Rhododendron ‘Trewithen Orange’ — (‘Full House’ x concatenans) 4', -5°F, M, 4-5/3-4. This is another of the Subsection Cinnabarina hybrids which are so beautiful with their long tubular bells that look as if they were made of wax. This one first opens a warm golden yellow gradually changing to a soft orange, creating a delightful two toned effect. 15-21", 30-36"10644 Rhododendron ‘Trilby’ — (‘Queen Wilhelmina’ x ‘Stanley Davies’) 5', -15°F, ML, 3/4. Beautiful flowers of deep crimson with black marking. Matte green leaves are set off against red stems to beautify the plant even when not in flower. Sun tolerant. 15-21"10643 Rhododendron ‘Trude Webster’ — (‘Countess of Derby’ x ‘Countess of Derby’) 5', - 10°F, M, 5/4. We are justly proud of this variety which was the first plant to win the Superior Plant Award, the highest award possible for a rhododendron. To see a plant in full flower is such an awe inspiring sight that it will not soon be forgotten. The trusses are absolutely gigantic and the clear shade of pink is beyond description. The foliage is large, wide and slightly twisted making a perfect combination with the trusses. Plant habit is compact and upright. Excellence all around! 10-15", 15-21", 30-36"10501 Rhododendron ‘Twilight Pink’ — ([fortunei ssp. fortunei x ‘Alice’] selfed x ‘Comstock’) 4', -5°F, M, 4/4. Named ‘Twilight Pink’ because the warm pink flower resembles the beautiful hues of pink and apricot at sunset. ‘Twilight Pink’ literally glows! The flower has a large calyx giving it a double appearance. The apple green leaves clothe the plant completely making it desirable year around. It grows as a compact, yet sturdy mound. 36-48"11197 Rhododendron ‘Twilight Sun’ — ([‘Nancy Evans’ x{‘Whopper’ x ‘Brandt’s Tropicana’}]x ‘Whitney’s Pumpkin’) 4', 0°F, EM, 5/3-4. From the parentage you can tell this plant is going to be gorgeous in yellow and coral tones. These deep red buds will open to a buttery yellow inside and deep salmon outside. A long calyx is buttery yellow with deep salmon accents and coral red spots. Nectaries are deep red. Absolutely striking! 10-15"Return to RHODODENDRON HYBRIDS 03/16/08
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