Medium Species
More suitable for medium to large gardens, they can be grown in borders or on the edge of woodland.
Some may be suitable for containers.
Rhododendron brachyanthum Leonard Messel
Dense shrub when grown in full light.Very aromatic dark green leaves, bluish green below. Semi pendulous pale yellow flowers. From NymansFlower Colour: Semi pendulous pale yellowFlowering Time: May-July Scented: No Ultimate Height : 2.00 metres / 6 feet 6 inchesParentage : Hardiness : Colder than -29°C (-20°F), Ironclads. These are the hardiest ..
Rhododendron ciliatum White form
Compact shrub if grown in full light.. Attractive light brown peeling bark. Dark green leaves,hairy above and fringed with longer stiff hairs. white flowers. Confused with R Snow Lady.Flower Colour: WhiteFlowering Time: March-May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in..
Rhododendron ciliatum, Deep rose form
Compact shrub if grown in full light.. Attractive light brown peeling bark. Dark green leaves,hairy above and fringed with longer stiff hairs.Deep rose flowers.Flower Colour: Deep roseFlowering Time: March-May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest..
Rhododendron neriiflorum ssp neriiflorum
Popular plant, compact in full light. Neat dark green leaves, reddish brown below. Fleshy bell-shaped crimson flowers. needs good drainage Highly recommended.Flower Colour: CrimsonFlowering Time: April-May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 2.00 metres / 6 feet 6 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest par..
Rhododendron scopulorum
Upright species, may grow beyond 2m in a mild garden. Prefers a north wall. Mid green narrow leaves, scented white flowers with a gold throat.. Makes a good cold greenhouse plant.Flower Colour: Scented white, gold throatFlowering Time: April-May Scented: Yes Ultimate Height : 2.00 metres / 6 feet 6 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -10°C to -8°C (15..
Rhododendron yakushimanum ssp makinoi
Neat rounded habit. Dark green narrow leaves with a recurved habit, curving downwards at the tips. Thick tawny indumentum below. New growth in autumn, covered with a fluffy white indumenyum. Soft pink flowers,June.Unsuited to frost pockets.Flower Colour: Soft pinkFlowering Time: June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.50 metres / 4 feet 11 inchesPa..
