Species
The species of the genus Rhododendron, which is part of the Ericaceae family. Depending on the source,
there are over 1,000 wild species.
The majority being native to the eastern Himalaya and southeast Tibet, along with the islands of Java, Sumatra, Borneo,
New Guinea, and the Philippines. The rest are broadly spread throughout the northern hemisphere in relatively
small isolated populations, including Japan, northwestern North America, the Appalachian, and the Caucasus Mountains.
Rhododendron has eight traditionally accepted subgenera which include Azaleastrum; Candidastrum; Hymenanthes;
Mumeazalea; Pentanthera; Rhododendron; Therorhodion; Tsutsusi. The 2 subgenera are generally known as 'Azaleas' are:
Pentanthera, which comprises the deciduous azaleas, and Tsutsusi, which includes evergreen azaleas
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Rhododendron decorum(South Lodge seedling)
Handsome tree like species with matt green leaves up to 15cm long. Scented white flowers often 7.5 x 8.5cm, An excellent vigorous easily grown variety. Worth trying on neutral soils.Flower Colour: White, scentedFlowering Time: late April-May Scented: Yes Ultimate Height : 6.00 metres / 19 feet 8 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to..
Rhododendron fortunei ssp discolor
Tree like in habit with long dark green leaves, scented white or pink flowers.Flower Colour: White or pink, scentedFlowering Time: June-July Scented: Yes Ultimate Height : 5.00 metres / 16 feet 4 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Group : Large Species over 2m..
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..
