Rhododendrons
Rhododendron shrubs are appreciated for their lush foliage and showy clusters of bell-shaped flowers that bloom in mid to late spring. These blooms, which come in shades of white, pink, red, purple, yellow, and even bi-colored forms, often appear in dramatic trusses that brighten woodland gardens and shaded borders. Many varieties also offer attractive foliage with a leathery texture and rich tones that provide year-round structure.
How to Choose
Mature size: Varieties range from knee-high dwarfs to tree-sized shrubs, so size is the first decision.
Bloom season: Early varieties can open in March and late ones in June, letting you stretch the display.
Flower and leaf character: Truss size, color and foliage texture, including felted undersides, all change the effect.
Site conditions: Acidic, well-drained soil, dappled light and shelter from cold wind give the best results.
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All rhododendrons in the catalog
91 varieties, A–Z · page 1 of 4
Rhododendron 'America'
America Rhododendron
Blooms purplish-red with dark red spotting
Full sun to part shade
Rhododendron 'Anah Krusche'
Anah Krusche Rhododendron
Blooms reddish-purple to lavender-purple, often with a deep purplish-red blotch
Part shade to dappled shade
Rhododendron 'Atalanta'
Atalanta Azalea
Blooms reddish-purple
Part shade
Rhododendron 'Blaney's Blue'
Blaney's Blue Rhododendron
Blooms lavender-blue to misty blue
Partial shade to filtered sun
Rhododendron ‘Blue Danube’
Blue Danube Azalea
Blooms violet-blue to purple
Partial shade to part sun
Rhododendron 'Bow Bells'
Bow Bells Rhododendron
Blooms shell-pink, bell-shaped flowers
Part shade to dappled light
Rhododendron 'Cherries and Merlot'
Cherries and Merlot Rhododendron
Blooms bright cherry-red to deep red flowers
Part shade to part sun
Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’
Christmas Cheer Rhododendron
Blooms soft pink to pale lavender
Partial shade to full shade
Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'
Cunningham's White Rhododendron
Blooms white flowers; may have a yellow-green or light blotch/marking in the throat
Partial shade to filtered sun
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Giant Red'
Dexter's Giant Red Rhododendron
Blooms purplish-red to bright red
Partial shade
Rhododendron 'Dr. H.C. Dresselhuys'
Dr. H.C. Dresselhuys Rhododendron
Blooms purple-red to bright pink-red
Partial shade to full shade
Rhododendron 'Evening Glow'
Evening Glow Rhododendron
Blooms soft creamy yellow flowers with peach blush buds and gently ruffled edges
Partial shade
Rhododendron 'Fire Rim'
Fire Rim Rhododendron
Blooms creamy yellow flowers with orange red margins and softly ruffled petals
Partial shade
Rhododendron 'Gedser Gold'
Gedser Gold Rhododendron
Blooms warm to bright yellow blooms, sometimes with a reddish-tinged blotch or red throat
Partial shade to part sun
Rhododendron 'Ginny Gee'
Ginny Gee Rhododendron
Blooms bright rose-pink buds, opening to soft blush-pink or pale pink blooms
Full sun to part shade
Rhododendron 'Ice Music'
Ice Music Rhododendron
Blooms pink buds open to creamy white blossoms with yellow flares and red speckles/nectaries in the throat
Part shade to dappled shade
Rhododendron 'Leo Friedman'
Leo Friedman Rhododendron
Blooms rose-red tubular flowers
Part shade to filtered light
Rhododendron 'Liz Ann'
Liz Ann Rhododendron
Blooms very pale pink in bud, quickly fading to white or near white when open
Part shade
Rhododendron 'Loderi King George'
Loderi King George Rhododendron
Blooms soft blush pink buds opening to white to very pale pink flowers with a faint yellow throat and strong fragrance
Partial shade
Rhododendron 'Looking Glass'
Looking Glass Rhododendron
Blooms deep pink, frilled funnel-shaped blooms opening from deep red buds
Part shade to mostly shade
Rhododendron ‘Mardi Gras’
Mardi Gras Rhododendron
Blooms soft lavender-pink to white blooms opening from dark pink buds
Part shade to part sun
Rhododendron 'Marissa'
Marissa Rhododendron
Blooms soft pink to bright magenta pink flowers with a darker maroon blotch in the throat
Partial shade
Rhododendron 'Mrs. Betty Robertson'
Mrs. Betty Robertson Rhododendron
Blooms soft creamy yellow blooms with a hint of pink, often with a contrasting dark red blotch
Part shade to filtered sun
Rhododendron 'Nelda Peach'
Nelda Peach Rhododendron
Blooms soft peach to apricot flowers with a warm golden throat and subtle deeper peach shading
Partial shade
