
A very wide variety of rhododendrons is available with different growing habits, flower colour, time of flowering and hardiness to meet the needs of different garden situations. For advice on the best varieties for your needs, contact us.
We have over 700 species rhododendrons and hybrid rhododendrons in our garden, many of which have been grown from seed. We are currently growing 200 varieties in our nursery and are constantly propagating more. We specialise in the less commonly grown varieties, so if you are looking for something specific, then just ask!
Our thanks go to Ian Gowland, Braevallich Nursery, Greenshutters.co.uk and Duncan Farthing for the photographs.
Hybrid Rhododendrons - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
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| Name and Description | Height at 10 yrs | Hardiness | Largest available size | |
| RHODODENDRON ALBERT SCHWEITZER
Grows to a good size, well worth having in any garden. Flowers: May/ pale pink, reddish blotch |
2.5m | H4-5 | 10L | |
| RHODODENDRON ALISON JOHNSTONE
An open but tidy, compact looking shrub with attractive rounded leaves and pendent flowers. Flowers: April-May/ pale yellow, peach on the inside |
2m | H4 | 4L | |
| RHODODENDRON AMITY A compact and tidy plant, attractive all year round. Flowers: May/ rose pink |
1.2m | H4 | 20L | |
| RHODODENDRON BETTY WORMALD
Attractive when in flower, requires some shelter from strong winds. Flowers: May/ lilac-rose |
2m | H4 | 10L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON BIRTHDAY GIRL
Always attracts comment. Flowers: June-July/ purple-pink |
2.5m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON BOW BELLS
A lovely shaped plant with circular leaves. Tidy in habit, suitable for a small garden. Flowers: May/ purple |
1.2m | H4-5 | 25L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON BRUCE BRECHTBILL
A compact lovely shaped plant with round leaves. Flowers: May/ pale pink with yellow throat |
1.4m | H4-5 | 20L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON BUTTERMINT
Always attracts attention, good for a small space. Flowers: May/ bright yellow, pink edge |
1m | H5 | 4L | |
| RHODODENDRON CARMEN
Low growing plant with round dark green leaves and striking waxy flowers. Well worth growing. Flowers: May/ deep red |
0.3m | H4 | 2L | |
| RHODODENDRON CAROLINE ALLBROOK
Very hardy and easy to grow, good for a smaller space. Flowers: May/ lavender |
1.2m | H5 | 20L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON CLIPINENSE
Attractive plant with round leaves, good for a small space. Flowers: May/ white, flushed pink |
0.8m | H4 | 4L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON CREAMY CHIFFON
A showy and attractive plant with semi double flowers. Flowers: May/ yellow-pink |
1m | H4 | 4L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON CYNTHIA
A classic hybrid with large trusses of flowers. Flowers: May/ deep rose pink |
2m | H5 | 10L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON DORA AMATEIS
Lovely variety and always popular. Very useful for its early flowering time. Flowers: April/ pink buds, white flowers |
1m | H5 | 5L | |
| RHODODENDRON DREAMLAND Reliable and tough, always looks healthy, good compact habit. Flowers: May/ pink |
1.5m | H4 | 20L | |
| RHODODENDRON EGRET Very popular dwarf variety, easy to grow. With masses of bell-shaped flowers. Flowers: May/ white |
0.6m | H4 | 3L | ![]() |
RHODODENDRON EL CAMINO Recommended hybrid with amazing flowers. Flowers: May/ purple-red |
2.5m | H4 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON ELIZABETH
Low growing and spreads well with very large flowers. Requires spraying for powdery mildew infection if grown in semi shade. Flowers: April-May/ red |
1.2m | H4 | 3L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON ELIZABETH HOBBIE
Compact and tidy in shape, suitable for positions in full sun. Flowers: May/ red |
1m | H4 | 2L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON ELIZABETH LOCKHART Tough and compact plant with beautiful maroon foliage. Needs a shady position to maintain leaf colour. Flowers: May/ blood red |
0.75m | H4 | 3L | Awaiting Photograph |
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Very dense in habit with dark green leaves, good for a small garden. Flowers: May/ rosy red, pale centre |
1m | H5 | 5L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON FRAGRANTISSIMUM
Only for the mildest of gardens, ideal conservatory plant with large scented flowers. Flowers: May/ white |
2m | H2 | 7L | ![]() |
RHODODENDRON FORTUNEI "MRS BUTLER HENDERSON" X ORIGINAL WILSON FORM A large and attractive plant with purple leaf stalks and fine foliage, with scented flowers. Useful for cold gardens. Flowers: May-June/ scented pale pink |
3m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON FRED PESTE
Forms a compact, tidy bush, excellent for a small garden. Heavy indumentation, white dusting on upper leaf surface. Recommended. Flowers: May/ brilliant red |
1.2m | H4 | 4L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON FURNIVALS DAUGHTER Large, attractive plant, benefits from shelter from the strongest winds. Flowers: May/ pink with a cherry blotch |
2m | H4-5 | 20L | |
| RHODODENDRON GARTENDIREKTOR GLOCKER
Very popular variety with rounded leaves for year round interest. Recommended. Flowers: May/ rose pink |
1.2m | H5 | 10L | |
| RHODODENDRON GINNY GEE
Very popular dwarf variety. Flowers: April-May/ pink and white |
0.6m | H4-5 | 3L | |
| RHODODENDRON GOLDEN GATE
Recommended hybrid, good for a small space. Flowers: May/ yellow, flushed orange |
1m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON GOLDEN RUBY
Very pretty shrub. Flowers: May/ buds red, yellow flowers, pink edges, fading to all yellow |
1m | H4 | 4L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON GOLDEN TORCH
Very tough, showy and popular plant. Flowers: May/ pink buds open to yellow |
1m | H5 | 4L | |
| RHODODENDRON GOLDEN WEDDING
Good for a small space Flowers: May/ yellow, flushed with orange |
1m | H4-5 | 4L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON GRACE SEABROOK
A popular tough hybrid with showy flowers. Flowers: May/ deep red |
2m | H5 | 10L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON GRAND SLAM
A good, large hybrid with large trusses of flowers. Flowers: April-May/ pink and white |
2m+ | H4 | 3L | ![]() |
RHODODENDRON GRUMPY Always attracts attention, suitable for small gardens or containers. Flowers: May/ pink buds open to cream |
1m | H4-5 | 5L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON HALFDAN LEM
Nicely shaped plant, vigorous with good dark green foliage and huge waxy flowers. Flowers: May/ red |
2m+ | H4 | 25L | ![]() |
RHODODENDRON HANSEL Good foliage with a brown dusting and unusual flowers. Flowers: May/ salmon-orange |
1m | H4-5 | 4L | Awaiting Photograph |
RHODODENDRON HYDON DAWN Good year round interest with silver dusting on upper leaf surface. Flowers have frilled edges. Flowers: May/ pink |
1m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
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Slight indumentum on the lower leaf surface. Flowers: May/ ivory white, lemon blotch |
1.2m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
RHODODENDRON JEAN MARIE DE MONTAGUE One of the best red flowering hybrids, reliable and hardy. Flowers: May/ scarlet |
1.5m | H4-5 | 10L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON KALINKA
A lovely plant, tidy in habit with large flowers. Flowers: May/ pink |
1.6m | H4 | 25L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON LADY CLEMENTINE MITFORD
A popular classic variety. Flowers: Early June/ peach-pink |
2m | H5 | 10L | |
| RHODODENDRON LANGWORTH
A classic hybrid, well worth having in any collection. Flowers: May/ white |
3m | H5 | 10L | |
| RHODODENDRON LEM'S 49
Reliable and hardy with a good habit. Flowers: purple-pink |
1.2m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON LEM'S MONARCH
Very attractive when mature, requires some space. Flowers: May/ white, red margins |
3m | H5 | 10L | |
| RHODODENDRON LEMON DREAM
Very popular variety, useful in small gardens or containers. Tidy in habit.Flowers: May/ pastel yellow |
1m | H4-5 | 5L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON LILIA PEDIGO
Always causes a stir with its huge trusses of flowers, one of the best yellows. Flowers: May/ yellow |
1.2m | H4 | 10L | |
| RHODODENDRON LINDA
Compact shape, with round leaves for year round interest. Flowers: May/ rose pink |
1m | H4 | 4L | |
| RHODODENDRON MADAME MASSON
Always attracts attention with its unusual star shaped flowers. Flowers: Late May/ white |
1.8m | H4-5 | 10L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON MARKEETA'S PRIZE
Reliable popular plant, tough and quick growing with huge flowers. Flowers: May/ scarlet |
2m | H4-5 | 10L | |
| RHODODENDRON MRS. BETTY ROBERTSON
A large shrub. A good solid performer. Flowers: May/ pale yellow |
2m | H4-5 | 25L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON MRS FURNIVAL
Reliable and hardy variety, tidy in shape. Flowers: May/ rose pink |
1.2m | H4-5 | 10L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON MRS T.H. LOWINSKY
A tough reliable plant, useful for its late flowering. Flowers: July/ mauve, fading to white with a dark blotch |
1.5m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON NANCY EVANS
One of our most popular plants, very showy and good for smaller spaces. Flowers: Late May/ yellow flushed orange |
1.2m | H4-5 | 4L | |
| RHODODENDRON NOVA ZEMBLA
Classic, popular, very hardy hybrid, with large flowers. Recommended. Flowers: May/ red |
2.5m+ | H5 | 10L | |
| RHODODENDRON OLGA MEZITT
Good for a small space, leaves turn bronze in Winter. Flowers: May/ red |
1.2m | H5 | 5L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON OUDJIKS SENSATION
Popular and reliable with showy bell-shaped flowers. Flowers: May/ bright pink |
1.5m | H4-5 | 5L | |
| RHODODENDRON PAPRIKA SPICED
Forms a good shape. Flowers: May/ yellow with dark spotting |
1.2m | H4 | 4L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON PERCY WISEMAN
One of the most well known 'yak' hybrids. Excellent, reliable plant with a good compact shape. Flowers: May/ peachy cream |
1.2m | H5 | 20L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON PINK PEARL
Popular due to its hardiness, can be straggly but useful for an exposed position. Flowers: May/ pink |
3m+ | H5 | 25L | |
| RHODODENDRON POLAR BEAR
Needs shelter from strong winds and frost when young. Useful for its late flowering, has huge, scented flowers. Flowers: July-August/ white |
3m | H4 | 4L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON POLARIS
Lovely compact plant with dense foliage and large flowers. Very popular. Flowers: May/ lavender pink |
1m | H5 | 5L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON PRAECOX
Tough, reliable early flowering variety. Flowers: Early February/ purple |
1.2m | H5 | 5L | |
| RHODODENDRON QUEEN ALICE
Excellent for small gardens. Flowers: May/ red buds open to pink |
1m | H5 | 5L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON RED DELICIOUS
Large hybrid, requires shelter from the coldest frosts. Flowers: May/ red |
2m | H4 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON RED GLOW
Needs some shelter. Flowers: May/ soft red, dark spots at base |
2m | H4 | 4L | |
| RHODODENDRON RING OF FIRE
Very attractive plant. Flowers: May/ red buds, strong yellow flowers, red edge |
2m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON ROBERT KORN
Attractive all year round, tidy in habit with large flowers. Flowers: May/ white |
1.6m | H4 | 25L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON ROCKET
An attractive plant, popular when seen in flower. Flowers: May/ blood red |
1.8m | H5 | 10L | |
| RHODODENDRON ROSY DREAM
Compact plant. Flowers: May/pink |
1.2m | H4 | 20L | |
| RHODODENDRON SAINT TUDY
Upright in habit with bell-shaped flowers. Flowers: May-June/ vibrant purple |
2m | H4 | 2L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON SCARLET WONDER
Probably the most popular of all the red dwarf hybrids. A compact, tidy plant with large striking flowers. Flowers: May/ red |
0.6cm | H4 | 4L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON SCINTILLATION
A recommended variety, compact, tidy in habit with striking flowers. Flowers: May/ purple pink |
1.2m | H5 | 10L | |
| RHODODENDRON SHAMROCK Reliable plant, tidy shape producing lots of flowers. Flowers: May/ yellow |
0.6m | H4 | 3L | Awaiting Photograph |
RHODODENDRON SILVER SIXPENCE Reliable and hardy. Flowers: May/ green-white, faint pink flush |
1.5m | H4-5 | 4L | |
RHODODENDRON SIR CHARLES LEMON Needs semi-shade and shelter, foliage has lovely ginger indumentum with red stems, flowers are slightly scented. Flowers: May/ ivory white, dark speckling |
2m+ | H4 | 4L | Awaiting Photograph |
RHODODENDRON SKOOKUM A recommended hybrid, good for a small space, the flowers always attract comment. Flowers: May/ very dark red |
1m | H4-5 | 10L | |
RHODODENDRON SLEEPY Reliable, easy to grow, good for a small garden. Flowers: May/ pale purple |
1m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
RHODODENDRON SNEEZY Tight, compact in shape with lovely dark green leaves. Very popular. Flowers: May/ rose red |
1m | H4-5 | 5L | ![]() |
RHODODENDRON SOLIDARITY Very attractive, hardy variety with large trusses of flowers. Flowers: May/ pink |
1m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
RHODODENDRON STRAWBERRY CREAM An upright growing shrub with small glossy leaves. Flowers: April-May/ cream and pink |
1.5m | H4 | 20L | |
| RHODODENDRON SURREY HEALTH Compact, ideal for smaller gardens. Flowers: Late May/ pink, flushed deep pink |
1m | H4 | 5L | |
| RHODODENDRON SWAMP BEAUTY
A good reliable variety, late flowering. Flowers: June/ purple |
1.5m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON TAURUS Best with some shelter from strong winds. One of the finest reds. Flowers: April-May/ blood red |
2-3m | H5 | 10L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON TITIAN BEAUTY
Compact and popular with a silvery. Flowers: May/ bright red |
0.9m | H4-5 | 4L | |
| RHODODENDRON UNIQUE Forms a perfect round, tight shape and always looks tidy. Flowers: May/ pink buds open to pinky yellow |
1.2m | H4-5 | 20L | |
| RHODODENDRON VAN
Quick growing and tough variety. Useful later flowering time. Flowers: May-June/ deep pink |
1.8m | H5 | 20L | ![]() |
| RHODODENDRON VISCY Strong growing variety with attractive round leaves on reddish stems. Not for frost pockets. Flowers: May/ whisky orange |
2m+ | H4 | 4L | |
| RHODODENDRON WALLY MILLER
Pale indumentum on the lower leaf surface. Recommended.Flowers: May/ deep pink |
1.2m | H4-5 | 4L | |
| RHODODENDRON WEE BEE Dense dwarf plant with excellent foliage. Very popular. Flowers: April-May/ dual tone pink |
0.5m | H5 | 3L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON WILLBRIT
A popular, good shaped plant. Flowers: May/ pale pink |
1m | H4-5 | 4L | Awaiting Photograph |
| RHODODENDRON YAKU PRINCE
Lovely compact shape, good for a small garden.Flowers: May/ purple-pink, opens to light pink |
1m | H4-5 | 4L | |
RHODODENDRON YELLOWHAMMER An upright shrub, with trumpet-shaped flowers, often flowers again in August.Flowers: May/ clear yellow |
1.5m | H4 | 4L | |
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