Upright, hardy, deciduous shrub with elliptic to oblong, 2 to 6 inch long leaves. Single, trumpet-shaped, ruffled, dark pink flowers with rich red blotches, 2 3/4 inches wide. Flowers are borne in huge, showy trusses of 11 to 13 blooms […]
Rhododendron ( Pollyana Greenwood Hybrid Azalea )
Compact, rounded, evergreen azalea that was developed to thrive in temperate climates and is hardy to 0 degrees F. Single, funnel-shaped, white flowers with dark pink margins and red throats, 2 1/2 inches wide. Flowers are borne in showy trusses […]
Rhododendron ( Polly Claessens Mollis Hybrid Azalea )
The Mollis hybrids were developed in Belgium and Holland from original azalea seeds from Japan. They are derived from crosses between R. japonicum (Japanese azaleas, formerly A. mollis) and R. molle (Chinese azaleas, formerly A. molle). Tall, upright, deciduous shrub […]
Rhododendron ( Polaris Gable Hybrid Azalea )
Upright, evergreen shrub said to be the hardiest azalea around. Single, hose-in-hose, widely funnel-shaped, white flowers with greenish throats, 2 1/4 inches wide. Leaves are glossy, dark green, lance-shaped to ovate, around 1 inch long. Flowers are borne in showy […]
Rhododendron ( Polar Bear Kurume Hybrid Azalea )
Dense, twiggy, mounding, evergreen shrub with small, oval, olive green leaves. Growth is upright. Prized for clusters of small, profuse spring flowers that literally cover the plant. Flowers are hose-in-hose, white, upright and scented. The Kurume hybrid azaleas of Japan […]
Rhododendron ( Plum Crazy Monrovia Hybrid Azalea )
The Monrovia Hybrids, including the ‘Imperial’ family, are Belgian and Southern Indian hybrid evergreen azaleas that were developed by the Monrovia Nursery in California. Plant as you would any of the other azaleas: high and in well-drained, acid soil, rich […]
Rhododendron ( Plectrum Knap Hill Azalea )
Upright, hardy, deciduous shrub with elliptic to oblong, 2 to 6 inch long leaves. Single, trumpet-shaped, light reddish-orange flowers, 2 to 3 inches wide. Flowers are borne in huge, showy trusses of 18 to 30 blooms per cluster. Bloom time […]
Rhododendron ( Pixie Petticoat 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 ( Pink Williams Ilam Hybrid Azalea )
Upright, deciduous shrub that is cold hardy from -10 to -20 degrees F. Fragrant, single, trumpet-shaped, light pink flowers, 2 to 3 inches wide. Leaves are elliptic to oblong, 2 to 6 inches long. Flowers are borne in large, showy […]
Rhododendron ( Pink Supreme Pericat Hybrid Azalea )
Dense, spreading, evergreen shrub with small, 1 to 2 inch long, elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves. Single, hose-in-hose, funnel-shaped, pink flowers, 2 inches wide. Flowers are borne from early to midsping in profuse, showy trusses of 1 to 3 per […]