The Satsuki Japanese azaleas are believed to have originated several hundred years ago from natural crosses between R. indicum and R. tamarae. (R. tamarae was formerly known as R. eriocarpum and before that as R. simsii var. eriocarpum.) Later, horticulturists […]
Rhododendron ( Shibori Asagao Satsuki Hybrid Azalea )
The Satsuki Japanese azaleas are believed to have originated several hundred years ago from natural crosses between R. indicum and R. tamarae. (R. tamarae was formerly known as R. eriocarpum and before that as R. simsii var. eriocarpum.) Later, horticulturists […]
Rhododendron ( Shi no Nome Kurume Azalea )
The Kurume hybrid azaleas of Japan owe their parentage to several species of mountain azaleas, predominantly R. sataense with R. kiusianum. Formerly, the Kurume hybrids were grouped under R. obtusum, but modern horticulturists now consider R. obtusum a hybrid and […]
Rhododendron ( Sherwoodi Kurume Azalea )
The Kurume hybrid azaleas of Japan owe their parentage to several species of mountain azaleas, predominantly R. sataense with R. kiusianum. Formerly, the Kurume hybrids were grouped under R. obtusum, but modern horticulturists now consider R. obtusum a hybrid and […]
Rhododendron ( Sherwood Red Kurume Azalea )
The Kurume hybrid azaleas of Japan owe their parentage to several species of mountain azaleas, predominantly R. sataense with R. kiusianum. Formerly, the Kurume hybrids were grouped under R. obtusum, but modern horticulturists now consider R. obtusum a hybrid and […]
Rhododendron ( Sherry Greenwood Hybrid Azalea )
Compact, rounded, evergreen azalea that was developed to thrive in temperate climates and is hardy to 0 degrees F. Single, hose-in-hose, funnel-shaped, dark red flowers, 2 1/4 inches wide. Flowers are borne in showy trusses from mid to late spring. […]
Rhododendron ( Sherbrook Robin Hill Hybrid Azalea )
The Robin Hill Hybrids, developed by Robert Gartrell in New Jersey, were bred to be hardy, late-blooming evergreen azaleas with large, showy flowers similar to those of the Satsuki Hybrids. Their medium size makes them ideal for the front of […]
Rhododendron ( Shein no Tsuki Satsuki Hybrid Azalea )
The Satsuki Japanese azaleas are believed to have originated several hundred years ago from natural crosses between R. indicum and R. tamarae. (R. tamarae was formerly known as R. eriocarpum and before that as R. simsii var. eriocarpum.) Later, horticulturists […]
Rhododendron ( Sheila Glenn Dale Azalea )
The Glenn Dale evergreen hybrids were developed in Maryland from R. indicum, R. kaempferi, R. simsii and many other species and hybrids. They are compact, spreading, evergreen azaleas developed primarily for cold hardiness along the mid-Atlantic states. Flowers are borne […]
Rhododendron ( Shawna Greenwood Hybrid Azalea )
Compact, rounded, evergreen azalea that was developed to thrive in temperate climates and is hardy to 0 degrees F. Double, funnel-shaped, dark purplish-pink flowers, 3 inches wide. Flowers are borne in showy trusses from mid to late spring. Plant as […]