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
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Rhododendron 'Patty Bee'
Patty Bee Rhododendron
Blooms clear soft yellow blooms, light green-yellow funnel-shaped flowers
Part sun to part shade
Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'
Percy Wiseman Rhododendron
Blooms flowers open as pink to peachy-pink or apricot-pink buds, then creamy-pink/apricot blossoms
Part sun to part shade
Rhododendron ‘Pink Snowflake’
Pink Snowflake Rhododendron
Blooms pink
Partial shade
Rhododendron 'Rosebud'
Rosebud Gable Hybrid Azalea
Blooms rosy pink, double flowers resembling rosebuds, funnel-shaped
Prefers part shade
Rhododendron 'Sherwood Orchid'
Sherwood Orchid Azalea
Blooms vivid reddish-purple to magenta blossoms, often with a darker blotch in the throat
Part shade to filtered sun
Rhododendron 'Silver Sword'
Silver Sword Azalea
Blooms rose-pink to red blooms
Full sun to part shade
Rhododendron ‘Snow Lady’
Snow Lady Rhododendron
Blooms small, star-shaped flowers that are pure white
Partial to full shade
Rhododendron 'Sweet Reward Coral'
Sweet Reward Coral Azalea
Blooms rich coral to salmon-coral blooms, often with warm sherbet-orange in the centers
Full sun to part sun
Rhododendron 'The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague'
The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague Rhododendron
Blooms deep crimson to blood red flowers with a darker maroon blotch in the throat
Partial shade
Rhododendron 'Turacao'
Turacao Rhododendron
Blooms light to medium pink blossoms
Part shade to filtered sun
Rhododendron ‘Unique’ Variegated
Unique Variegated Rhododendron
Blooms clusters of showy flowers ranging from white to various shades of pink
Partial to full shade
Rhododendron 'Wee Bee'
Wee Bee Rhododendron
Blooms rose-pink buds, opening to frilled lighter pink blossoms
Part sun to shade
Rhododendron 'Wine and Roses'
Wine and Roses Rhododendron
Blooms bright rose-pink blossoms
Full sun to part shade
Rhododendron 'Wow'
Wow Rhododendron
Blooms creamy yellow with red spotted throat
Full sun to part shade
Rhododendron aberconwayi
Lord Aberconway's Rhododendron
Blooms creamy white with tinges of pink and spotted throats
Partial shade
Rhododendron albiflorum Hook. var. albiflorum
Cascade Azalea
Blooms white, bell-shaped flowers, often with a faint greenish tint and subtle spotting
Partial shade
Rhododendron arborescens
Sweet Azalea
Blooms white to pale pink with a sweet fragrance
Partial shade to full sun
Rhododendron augustinii
Augustine's Rhododendron
Blooms clear lavender-blue to violet-blue flowers, often with a darker purple blotch on the upper petal
Partial shade
Rhododendron augustinii ssp. hardyii
White Augustine's Rhododendron
Blooms clear white with a soft yellow to pale green throat and spotting
Partial shade
Rhododendron augustinii var. chasmanthum 'Tower Court'
Tower Court Augustine's Rhododendron
Blooms lavender to blue-lavender with red spotting
Partial shade
Rhododendron azurika
Azurika Rhododendron
Blooms clear violet-blue to blue-purple flowers, often with a darker blotch or spotting
Part sun
Rhododendron bureavii 'Hansel'
Hansel Rhododendron
Blooms soft pink to medium pink flowers with subtle spotting in the throat
Partial shade
Rhododendron calendulaceum
Flame Azalea
Blooms bright orange flowers, often with yellow or red tones and darker spotting
Full sun to part shade
Rhododendron callimorphum ssp. myiagrum
Large-leaved Rhododendron
Blooms white, sometimes with faint flecking or a subtle blotch
Full sun to part shade
