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Large Hybrids
The hardy hybrids have inherited the robust constitution of their parents.
Most will tolerate open sites in sun provided their root zone remains reliably moist.
They are ideal for most general plantings and may be grown as specimens, as hedges or screens.
Rhododendron 'Aladdin'
Large plant, improved by pruning. Much like auriculatum, flowers medium pink, deeper in throat, trumpet shaped. Heat tolerant.Flower Colour: Medium-pink, deeper in throatFlowering Time: June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 10.00 metres / 32 feet 9 inchesParentage : griersonianum x auriculatumHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest par..
Rhododendron 'Arthur Bedford'
Upright shrub. Dark green leaves. Lavender mauve flowers with deep brownish red marking outside,. Good for cold gardens. Sun tolerant and heat resistant.Flower Colour: Lavender mauveFlowering Time: late May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : ponticum hybridHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the col..
Rhododendron 'Black Magic'
Very deep red, full-balled trusses on fairly low growing plant. Free flowering.Flower Colour: Very deep redFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 2.00 metres / 6 feet 6 inchesParentage : Jean Marie de Montague x LeoHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Group : Large Hybrids over 2m..
Rhododendron 'Boddaertianum'
Named for Boddaert, foreman to van Houte of Ghent. Compact, round trusses of 18-22. Buds lavender pink open to funnel shape flowers. White with a crimson ray and dark purple markingsFlower Colour: White, crimson & purple markings, lavender in budFlowering Time: April Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : arboreu..
Rhododendron 'Cheer'
A medium sized, compact rounded shrub with glossy mid green leaves. Bears pink flowers with a prominent red blotch. Requires neutral to acid soil.Flower Colour: Pink, red blotchFlowering Time: March-April Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : Cunninghams White x red catawbiense hybridHardiness : -23°C (-10°F) Ha..
Rhododendron 'Cornish Arboreum' seedling
Flower Colour: Pinky-red flowers, with numerous darker spots and a small dark blotch, in compact tight truss, A tall growing 'tree like' plant of upright habit. Seeding of Cornish Red South Lodge formFlowering Time: MayScented: No Ultimate Height : 6.00 metres / 0 feet 0 inchesParentage : ponticum x arboreumHardine..
Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'
Forms a very dense shrub, olive green leaves. White flowers, with a yellow eye in upright trusses. Can survive cold exposed gardens,useful shelter plant or hedge. James Cunningham of Comely Bank 1830Flower Colour: White, yellow eyeFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : caucasicum x pontic..
Rhododendron 'Cynthia'
Fine old hybrid, introduced in 1856. Forms a wide crowned small tree at maturity. Cerise pink flowers,Flower Colour: Cerise pinkFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 6.00 metres / 19 feet 8 inchesParentage : catawbiense x griffithianumHardiness : -23 to -29°C (-10°F to -10°F) Hardy anywhere in the UK.Group : Large Hybrids over 2..
Rhododendron 'dichroanthum ssp scyphocalyx x Tally Ho'
Forms a spreading shrub, wider than high. Olive green leaves, with a thin fawn indumentum below. Beautiful bell shaped apricot flowers.Flower Colour: ApricotFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 2.00 metres / 6 feet 6 inchesParentage : dichroanthum ssp scyphocalyx x Tally HoHardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but ..
Rhododendron 'Doctor A. Blok'
Large pink flowers with a lighter centre; pale yellow marks on upper lobe. Round truss. Upright habit. they is a large plant of this growing in the South Lodge Garden Flower Colour: PinkFlowering Time: May Scented: YesUltimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : Pink Pearl x unnamed hydridHardiness : Group..
Rhododendron 'Furnivalls Daughter'
Fine bushy plant ,mid green leaves. Loose trusses of rose pink flowers with a crimson blotch on recurved petal . very much like Mrs Furnivall and Mrs G.W.LeakFlower Colour: PinkFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : griffithianum hybrid x caucasicum hybridHardiness :&n..
Rhododendron 'Gomer Waterer'
Good tough hybrid, introduced in before 1900. Forms dense bushy shrub becoming more open at maturity. Blush pink flowers. Good variety for cold exposed gardens.Flower Colour: Blush pinkFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : catawbiense hybridHardiness : -23 to -29°C (-10°F to -10°F) Hardy..
Rhododendron 'Halfdan Lem'
Compact shrub . A medium sized vigorous shrub with dark green slightly twisted foliage. Bears large trusses of waxy red flowers with darker spots. Requires neutral or acid soil.Flower Colour: Waxy redFlowering Time: April-May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : Jean Marie de Montague x red loderiHardiness : -1..
Rhododendron 'Lady Longman'
Rose with a chocolate eye, heat tolerantFlower Colour: Flowering Time: Scented: No Ultimate Height : 0.00 metres / 0 feet 0 inchesParentage : Cynthia x Lady Eleanor CathcartHardiness : Group : Large Hybrids over 2m..
Rhododendron 'Lavender Queen'
Light bluish-lavender, slightly frilled flowers with a faint blotch in a small rounded truss. Glossy foliage in tiers on a vigorous, bushy, compact but open plant.Flower Colour: Light bluish lavenderFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 2.00 metres / 6 feet 6 inchesParentage : red catawbiense x Boule de NeigeHardiness : -15 to -..
Rhododendron 'Loderi Pink Diamond - microprop'
Pastel shell pink, and fragrant (Sir Edmund Loder) Crossed 1901. Flowered 1907. FCC 1914. AGM 1993Flower Colour: Pastel shell pink, and fragrantFlowering Time: Late April-Early May Scented: Yes Ultimate Height : 4.00 metres / 13 feet 1 inchesParentage : griffithianum x fortunei ssp fortuneiHardiness : Group : Large Hybri..
Rhododendron 'Markeeta's Prize'
Needs woodland shelter. Vigorous. Bright scarlet red flowers, absolutely huge and set on top of a swirl of a deep green, thick, waxy leaves.Flower Colour: Huge deep redFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : Loderi Venus x AnnaHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Gro..
Rhododendron 'Midsummer'
Tall upright habit. Very dark leaves. Mid pink flowers with a yellow eye .Very hardy, useful late flowering variety, especially good for cold gardens.Flower Colour: Pink with a yellow eyeFlowering Time: June-July Scented: No Ultimate Height : 4.00 metres / 13 feet 1 inchesParentage : maximum x unknownHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the ..
Rhododendron 'Moser's Maroon'
Vigorous upright grower.New leaves and stems are rosy red,change to wine red as they age. Tight trusses of wine red flowers, Very hardy,superb foliage, best grown in full sun. Excellent choice for cold gardens.Flower Colour: Wine redFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : unknownHardiness ..
Rhododendron 'Mother of Pearl'
Rich pink buds opening delicate pink, fading to white with very faint brownish on upper lodes; pink stamens, and a few pink streaks (J.Waterer 1925)Flower Colour: Delicate pink, fade whiteFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 4.00 metres / 13 feet 1 inchesParentage : sport of Pink PearlHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but th..
Rhododendron 'Mrs A.C. Kenrick AM'
A taller more open form with stunning pink trumpets A.M. (RHS) 1925Flower Colour: PinkFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 0.00 metres / 0 feet 0 inchesParentage : griffithianum x ?Hardiness : -15°C (5°F) Hardy in a sheltered site in most UK, Damaged in severest winters. Often early into flower and growth.Group : Large Hybrids over ..
Rhododendron 'Mrs G.W.Leak'
Tall vigorous plant with greyish olive green leaves. Clear light rose pink flowers with a heavy pink blotch are produced in conical trusses, Highly recommmended for cold gardens.Flower Colour: Rose pink, heavy blotchFlowering Time: April-May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 4.00 metres / 13 feet 1 inchesParentage : Coombe Royal x Cha..
Rhododendron 'Nimrod'
Superb new introduction, forming a dense compact shrub. Bright green leaves. Huge rounded trusses of rose pink flowers, speckled brown, AM1987Flower Colour: Rose pinkFlowering Time: April-May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : irroratum`Polka Dot'x calophytumHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldes..
Rhododendron 'Robert Croux'
Deep red flowers, Good habit and a vigorous grower. Useful late rich red with good colour and rich green, bushy foliage.Flower Colour: Deep redFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : unknownHardiness : -23°C (-10°F) Hardy anywhere in the UK and moderate parts of Europe such as Holland, southern..
Rhododendron 'Sappho'
Vigorous open growing shrub. Mid green leaves. Tall trusses of almost flat flowers, ivory white with a large maroon purple blotch. Useful variety for cold gardens. Stays more compact in full light.Fine old hybrid, introduced in 1847.Flower Colour: Ivory white, maroon blotchFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 fe..
Rhododendron 'scyphocalyx (dichroanthum ssp) x Tally Ho'
Orange flowers with deep orange markings.Flower Colour: OrangeFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : scyphocalyx x Tally HoHardiness : Group : Large Hybrids over 2m..
Rhododendron 'Souvenir de D. A. Koster'
A profusion of scarlet flowers with dark spotting on a strong shrub with plenty of foliage.Flower Colour: RedFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : Doncaster x Charles WatererHardiness : -23°C (-10°F) Hardy anywhere in the UK and moderate parts of Europe such as Holland, southern Sweden, ..
Rhododendron 'Susan'
Forms a large compact shrub. Dark green leaves with a purple leaf stalk. Amethyst violet flowers, spotted dark purple on the inside of top petals, in large dome-shaped trusses. Highly recommended, unusual coloured variety.Flower Colour: Amethyst violetFlowering Time: April-May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage..
Rhododendron 'The Hon. Jean Marie de Montague'
Compact habit,slightly curved dark green leaves, large trusses of red flowers, Very hardy and good for small gardens.Flower Colour: RedFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.50 metres / 4 feet 11 inchesParentage : griffithianum xHardiness : -23°C (-10°F) Hardy anywhere in the UK and moderate parts of Europe such as Holland, sou..
Rhododendron 'Virginia Richards'
Flowers open pale yellow with a pink blush and crimson blotch and fade chinese yellow. Compact dark glossy foliage.Flower Colour: Yellow, tinged pinkFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : Mrs Betty Robertson x unnamed hybridHardiness : -18 to -23°C (0°F to -10°F) Hardy anywhere in the UK.Group..
Rhododendron 'Vulcan'
This plant grows into a magnificent mound of green with bright fiery red flowers.Flower Colour: Fiery redFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 2.50 metres / 8 feet 2 inchesParentage : Mars x griersonianumHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Group : Large Hybrids over 2m..
Rhododendron 'White Pearl' AM
Large pink buds open to a pinky white, which fades to a pure white in sun; long lasting flowers in a tall upright truss. Fine old hybrid, introduced in 1896.Flower Colour: White, pink budsFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : griffithianum x maximumHardiness : Group : Large Hybrids over 2m..
Rhododendron 'Wilgen's Ruby'
A strong but compact shrub. Bears deep red flowers with brown spotting on upper lobes. Requires neutral or acid soil.Flower Colour: Deep red with a brown blotchFlowering Time: May-June Scented: No Ultimate Height : 3.00 metres / 9 feet 10 inchesParentage : Britannia x John WalterHardiness : -23°C (-10°F) Hardy anywhere in the UK and moderate par..