Rhododendron Variety, Colors and Hardiness

Rhododendron Varieties available for Spring 2006:

(Please note web images may vary slightly in color from actual blooms.)
Our Rhododendron hybrids are all cold weather hardy. We grow only the hardy proven cultivars that have a solid, dependable reputation in the wholesale trade. Many varieties will tolerate full sun, but most prefer some light shade as well as wind protection in colder climates. You may research the following link to see if your climate is suitable for rhododendrons: http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/ushzmap.html Blooming dates listed are approximate times given for the Northwest. For colder climates it could vary up to two weeks later.
Anah Kruschke (hardy to -15 F)
	Anah Kruschke has attractive dark green leaves with a dense, compact habit. Can be grown in full sun. Flowers are medium trusses of reddish purple with a violet eye. Grows to 6 feet. Blooms mid to late May.
Boule De Neige (hardy to -20 F)
Boule De Neige has bright green leathery leaves with pure, white blossoms that resemble snowballs on a well rounded plant. It is extremely heat and sun tolerant as well as cold hardy. Grows to 5 feet. Blooms about mid May.
Catawbiense Album (hardy to -25 F)
	Catawbiense Album has slightly convex dark, green leaves. It's a plant of extreme hardiness with clean white blossoms that have a greenish yellow throat. Grows to 6 feet. Blooms mid to late May. VERY LIMITED SUPPLY
Catwabiense Boursault (hardy to -20 F)
Catwabiense Boursault is a well rounded, fully branched plant habit that's sturdy and is also a dependable grower. It produces abundant rose lilac blossoms. Grows to 6 feet. Blooms mid May to early June.
Catwabinese Grandiflorum (hardy to -20 F)
	Catwabinese Grandiflorum is a hardy and showy plant with distinctive lilac flowers that are very long lasting. Trusses are well rounded and full. Makes an excellent background plant. Grows to 6 feet. Blooms mid May to early June.
Chionoides (hardy to -10 F)
Chionoides are a dense, low growing plant tolerant of the sun and cold. It blooms with white dome shaped trusses that are bright and numerous. Grows to 4 feet. Blooms mid to late May.
Cosmopolitan (hardy to -10 F)
	Cosmopolitan is a sturdy, well shaped plant that has glossy and attractive foliage. It has a dense, thick habit that produces rich pink blossoms with a deep red blotch. Very showy in bloom. Grows to 5 feet. Blooms mid to late April. SOLD OUT FOR 2006
Cunningham White (hardy to -15 F)
Cunningham White has attractive, dense foliage that branches well. The numerous, white blossoms are enhanced by a greenish yellow blotch. Buds just opening are flushed with pink. It will tolerate sunny locations, but does best with partial shade. Grows to 4 feet. Blooms mid to late May.
English Roseum (hardy to -25 F)
	English Roseum is tolerant of extremes in cold, heat and humidity. Its smooth, glossy leaves roll slightly at the leaf margin. Flowers are a soft, rosy lavender. Grows to 6 feet. Blooms mid to late May. SOLD OUT FOR 2006
Henriette Sargent (hardy to -25 F)
Henriette Sargent's plant habit is well branched and nicely mounded. It buds prolifically, and produces dependable dark rose-pink flowers in large dome-shaped trusses. Grows to 5 feet. Blooms mid to late May.
Holden (hardy to -15 F)
	Holden has a lustrous dark green foliage and is fairly hardy. Plant habit is compact and is graced with rose red flowers that are marked with a small red blotch. Grows to 4 feet. Blooms end of April to mid May. SOLD OUT FOR 2006
Lord Roberts (hardy to -15 F)
Lord Roberts has a vigorous rounded, upright plant habit. The leaves are glossy-green and have a slight crinkled texture. It produces tight, ball-shaped trusses of deep red with a black blotch. Striking brilliant color. Grows to 5 feet. Blooms mid to late May.
Minnetonka (hardy to -25 F)
	Minnetonka produces a thick, dense habit with attractive, shiny, dark green leaves. Prolific purple buds open to dome trusses of 15 wavy-edged 2 1/2" lavender flowers that are shaded to purple on the margins & nearly cover the plant when in full bloom. Grows to 4 feet. Blooms early to mid May.
Nova Zembla (hardy to -25 F)
Nova Zembla is one of the hardiest reds. It can be grown in more difficult areas. It's a vigorous grower with good foliage, which produces very showy red flowers. Attractive and dependable. Grows to 5 feet. Blooms mid to late May.
P.J.M. (hardy to -25 F)
	P.J.M. has small rounded leaves that are green during the summer and mahogany in winter. It's very hardy to cold as well as tolerant to heat and sun. Its early bright, lavender-pink flowers are beautiful against its dark winter foliage. Grows to 4 feet. Blooms end of March to mid April. VERY LIMITED SUPPLY
Pink Flourish (hardy to -20 F)
Pink Flourish has wide attractive leaves and thick stems which support huge trusses of luscious pink blossoms with a darker flare in the throat. It resembles Scintillation, although it's more tolerant to sun and hardier to cold. Grows to 5 feet. Blooms early to mid May.
Purple Gem (hardy to -25 F)
	Purple Gem is a very attractive, small leafed semi-dwarf that is a sister to Ramapo. It generously blooms with deep purple violet flowers and is heavily branched. It's very hardy to cold and tolerant of sun and heat. Grows to 2 feet. Blooms mid April to early May.
Rocket (hardy to -15 F)
Rocket has thick and heavily veined foliage that is bright, shiny green. Vibrant coral pink, flowers are frilled with a blotch of scarlet in the throat. Plant habit is upright, thick and full bodied. Grows to 5 feet. Blooms early to mid May.
Roseum Elegans (hardy to -25 F)
	Roseum Elegans are a reliable, hardy hybrid that's dependable in sub-zero weather as well as in hot climates. The foliage is medium olive green and branches heavily. A vigorous grower that produces beautiful rosy lilac flowers. Grows to 6 feet. Blooms mid to late May.
The General (hardy to -20 F)
The General has globular, well formed trusses of brilliant crimson flowers with a dark red blotch. A hardy, profuse bloomer that is a compact grower. It has dense, dark green foliage. Grows to 5 feet. Blooms mid to late May.
Henry's Red (hardy to -20 F)
	Henry's Red has exceptionally dark red flowers that are almost black-red in throat. It's 4" ball trusses of 12 to 15 flowers are accented by prominent yellow stamens. The plant has attractive medium green foliage and upright open habit. It blooms late May, and is extremely hardy. Grows to 5 feet. Blooms early to mid May.
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Common Q&As:

Q: How are the plants labeled?

A: Each plant has its own colored picture tag with the size marked on it, and planting instructions illustrated on back.

Q: How are your plants sized?

A: We grade across the spread of the foliage only. Height is not a factor. We look for full plants that show a dominant horizontal measure. ( ex: a plant with an 18/21" grade would measure a minimum of 18 to 21 inch spread in two directions across the top of the foliage. )