Species 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

RHODODENDRON AMAGIANUM

A magnificent species, quite rare in cultivation. Flowers: June-July/ reddish-orange

RHODODENDRON ANNAE

Somewhat rangy in habit but very reliable. Flowers: May/ white

Upright in habit with thick leaves. Requires a sheltered spot. Flowers: April-May/ dark red

Lovely rust coloured indumentum on the lower leaf surface. Flowers: May/ white to carmine red

RHODODENDRON ARBOREUM ROSEUM

Large, species variety, tree like in habit. Lovely large pink flowers in spring.

Very impressive large leaved species with huge flowers.

A very impressive late-flowering species. Can grow very large, requires shelter from Autumn frosts. Has large scented flowers. Flowers: July-August/ white

RHODODENDRON AURITUM

Pale yellow to cream coloured flowers are produced in April. Does best only in milder gardens but it is well worth a try. Very attractive at its best.

A variety that attracts comment with good indumentum and bristly leaves. Flowers: April-late May/ dark red

Attractive species, upright in habit, well worth having. Flowers: May/ purple

Probably the best plant for foliage with think indumentum underneath the leaf and on the young new growth. Flowers: April-May/ pale pink

Very popular and highly recommended, extremely attractive dwarf variety, with fleshy bell shaped flowers. Flowers: May/ pink

A rare species, with good habit and tidy in appearance. Flowers: May/ pink

Forms a large shrub/small tree. Flowers: May/ pink-purple

Scented sea green foliage on an upright shrub with trumpet-shaped flowers. Flowers: May/ yellow

Good habit, with lovely glaucous foliage, requires good drainage and light position. Needs spraying for powdery mildew infection. Well worth growing. Flowers: May/ orange-yellow

Attractive blue foliage, prone to mildew infection, but well worth growing. Flowers: May/ dark plum

A very rare semi-deciduous species with bluish leaves, forming an upright shrub. Flowers: May/ purple

Lovely glaucous, scented foliage with large bell-shaped flowers. Requires good drainage and light to resist powdery mildew infection. Flowers: May/ honey

Pretty in flower with narrow, stiff leaves, gives year round interest. Flowers: April-May/ white

RHODODENDRON DAVIDSONIANUM

One of the showiest varieties, impressive when in full flower. Upright in habit. Flowers: May/ lavender-pink

RHODODENDRON DAVIDII

Requires a free draining soil. Flowers: March-April/ purplish

Very compact plant with small dense, leaves and large flowers. Requires a free draining soil. Flowers: April-May/ pink

Requires a sheltered, warm site. Produces large scented flowers. Flowers: May/ white

An attractive and hardy compact shrub. Flowers: May/ orange

One of the best big leaf varieties, rust coloured bark on mature speciems. Good indumentum on lower leaf surface and huge trusses of flowers. Flowers: May/ yellow

Very rare in cultivation, low growing with dense branches and deciduous in nature. Tender needing a sheltered position. Flowers: May/ pink

Showy and large growing shrub, tree-like in habit. White indumentum on the lower surface of the leaves. Flowers: purple-lavender

Attractive shape with long green leaves. Flowers: April-May/ white

Very attractive plant, hardy with lightly scented flowers. Flowers: Late May-June/ pale pink

Forms a small tree, with a dark upper leaf with thick indumentum beneath. Requires shelter. Flowers: April/ Lilac-pink

RHODODENDRON GALACTINUM

A hardy species with impressive leaves. Flowers: May/ white, flushed pink

RHODODENDRON GLAUCOPHYLLUM

Highly scented leaves with an attractive peeling bark. Flowers: April-May/ pink

Requires some shelter, with attractive bristly stems and leaves. Flowers: May/ pink-white

RHODODENDRON HEATHERIAE

A real collectors plant similar to Arizelum.

Useful for its late flowering with lovely scented leaves for year round interest. Flowers: July-August/ pink-purple

Attractive wavy-edged foliage with large scented flowers, suitable for the larger garden. Not for a frost pocket. Flowers: July-August/ white

A hardy and popular plant with attractive small grey leaves. Flowers: April-May/ pale blue

Grows with a tidy habit if in a light position. Flowers: March-April/ pink

A compact plant wider than it is tall, with very attractive blue hairy foliage and inconspicuous flowers. Flowers: June/ yellow

Suitable for a small garden, lovely when in flower, slow growing. Neat in habit with oval shaped leaves. Flowers: April/ blood red

A lovely species requiring a sheltered site with dark leaves. Flowers: May/ yellow

One of the best species, with excellent think pale indumentum on lower leaf surface and enormous flowers. Flowers: May/ yellow

A rare and hardy variety. Flowers: April-May/ white with purple blotch

One of the best plants for leaf interest with thick ginger indumentum on lower surface, with large bell-shaped flowers. Flowers: April/ pink

Straggly in habit, unusual in cultivation. A worthwhile addition to any collection. Flowers: April/ pink

Large shrub/small tree with attractive leaves. Flowers: may/ pink or mauve

RHODODENDRON MONTROSEANUM

One of the most impressive of all species, sometimes referred to as pink sinogrande. Tree like in habit with silvery indumentum on the lower surface of the leaves. A must for any collection. Flowers: pink

RHODODENDRON NIVEUM

Compact small-medium tree with distinctive flowers. Flowers: May/ mauve

A vigorous plant, easy to please and well worth growing. Flowers: May/ pink

Good tidy shape with attactive bell-shaped flowers. Flowers: April/ pink

Upright in habit with lovely glaucous blue foliage for year round interest. Recommended. Flowers: May/ purple

A very popular species with attractive silver upper leaf surface. Flowers: May/ white-light pink

Reliable and hardy, a worthwhile addition to any collection. Flowers: May/ pink-white

RHODODENDRON POCOPHORUM

Well worth growing, can be hard to please. Lovely fawn coloured indumentum on the underside of the leaves. Flowers: March-April/ deep crimson

A good foliage plant with attractive indumentum, well worth having in any garden. Flowers: May/ white

A lovely smaller species ideal for rock gardens, with tubular flowers. A real favourite. Flowers: May/ yellow

Dwarf in size, bushy in habit, late flowering with unusual flowers. Flowers: May-June/ purple

RHODODENDRON REX
A magnificent big leaved species, leaves can be 40cm long. Flowers: May/ pale pink to white

A hardy species with beautiful large leaves, good indumentum and huge flowers. Flowers: Late April/ white

A tough upright easy to grow plant with bronze-green foliage. Flowers: pink

A rare plant with good foliage. Flowers: Late April/ white or pink

RHODODENDRON RUSSOTINCTUM

A rare and unusual plant with attractive narrow leaves and bristly indumentum. Flowers: May/ white flushed rose

RHODODENDRON SALUENENSE

Very attractive and tough species, excellent for a rockery or small space. Flowers: May/ purple

Tidy in habit, this species requires a cool position with good drainage. Flowers: May/ very dark red-black

An unusual species, requiring a sheltered site, with attractive white indumentum on lower leaf surface. Flowers: May/ red

Fairly upright in habit, this species has distinctive small leaves. Useful for a rock garden.

An attractive but slow growing plant. Flowers: April-May/ pink

RHODODENDRON STAMINEUM

Rare in cultivation, this species produces scented white-pink flowers in June. Often forms a small tree in habit. Requires shelter.

A popular plant with good foliage. Flowers: May/ white

Upright in habit with hairy leaves and branches. Flowers: May-June/ very dark purple

RHODODENDRON TEPHROPEPLUM

Slow growing but may require pruning, with bell-shaped flowers.

RHODODENDRON TRIFLORUM var. BAUHINIFLORUM

A rare species, upright in habit with greenish blue foligage. Flowers: May/ yellow

Good year round interest. Pale foliage with whitish dusting on the surface and think indumentum. Flowers: April/ pale pink

RHODODENDRON VERNICOSUM

Reliable and easy to grow, forms a good rounded shrub. Flowers: April-May/ spotted pink

Very attractive glaucous blue young foliage on a bushy plant. Yellow flowers produced in June. Recommended.

A lovely variety with large flat flowers, needs shelter and good drainage. Flowers: May-June/ yellow

The parent plant to countless hybrids. A compact, tidy plant, new leaves are bronze fading to green. An excellent all round performer. Not for a frost pocket. Flowers: May/ pale pink

RHODODENDRON XANTHOCODON

Lovely scented leaves on an upright plant. Flowers: May/Yellow-apricot

Dome shaped shrub, tidy in habit. Flowers:Spring/white

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