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 ( Jeanne A. Koster 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 ( Javelin Knap Hill Azalea )
Upright, hardy, deciduous shrub with elliptic to oblong, 2 to 6 inch long leaves. Single, trumpet-shaped, rich orangish-yellow and red flowers, 2 to 3 inches wide. Flowers are borne in huge, showy trusses of 18 to 30 blooms per cluster. […]
Rhododendron ( Janet Baker Exbury Azalea )
Upright, hardy, deciduous shrub with elliptic to oblong, 2 to 6 inch long leaves. Flowers are borne in huge, showy trusses of 18 to 30 blooms per cluster. Single, trumpet-shaped, creamy white flowers with an orangish-yellow flare, 2 to 3 […]
Rhododendron ( Jane Charlesworth Belgian Indica Azalea )
Small, bushy, evergreen azalea with lush, glossy, dark green leaves, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 inches long. Flowers are borne profusely in large, showy trusses from late winter to early spring. Semidouble, funnel-shaped, light pink flowers, 2 1/2 to 3 […]
Rhododendron ( Jan Steen 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 ( Jan Greenwood Hybrid Azalea )
Compact, rounded, evergreen azalea that was developed to thrive in temperate climates and is hardy to 0 degrees F. Flowers are borne in showy trusses from mid to late spring. Single, hose-in-hose, funnel-shaped, purplish-red flowers, 2 1/2 inches wide. Plant […]
Rhododendron ( James Gable Gable Hybrid Azalea )
Upright, evergreen shrub said to be the hardiest azalea around. Leaves are glossy, dark green, lance-shaped to ovate, around 1 inch long. Single, hose-in-hose, widely funnel-shaped, rich red flowers with darker blotches, 2 inches wide. Flowers are borne in showy […]
Rhododendron ( James Deans Ilam Hybrid Azalea )
Upright, deciduous shrub that is cold hardy from -10 to -20 degrees F. Leaves are elliptic to oblong, 2 to 6 inches long. Flowers are borne in large, showy trusses from early to late spring. Fragrant, single, trumpet-shaped, dark orange […]
Rhododendron ( James Belton Belgian Indica Azalea )
Small, bushy, evergreen azalea with lush, glossy, dark green leaves, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 inches long. Single, funnel-shaped, pink flowers with a lilac tinge, 3 inches wide. Flowers are borne profusely in large, showy trusses from late winter to […]