Rhododendron Trees For Sale in New Zealand

At Wairere we have a specially chosen selection of our favourite Rhododendrons picked for top performance and flower power. There is a wide colour range to choose from along with fragrant varieties. Bibiani, Anna Rose Whitney, Bumble Bee, John Bull, Kaponga, Unique, Percy Wiseman to name just a few. For those with limited space look for the Yakushimanum hybrids.The name Rhododendron comes from the Greek 'rhodo' for rose and 'dendron' for tree so it is fitting that here at Wairere where we really love Roses that we also love these magnificent evergreen shrubs that were once known as 'Rose-trees'. Give them the right growing conditions and they be stand out performers in the spring garden. Rhododendrons like well mulched acid soil to keep their fibrous root system cool. Dappled light is best but as long as the root system is well protected they will cope with some sun. There are over 10,000 named and registered Rhododendron hybrids so there is no excuse not to find the perfect Rhododendron to complement your planting scheme. Browse through our range on our secure web-site or pop along to the nursery at 826 Gordonton Road, Hamilton to get up close and personal. We are happy to carefully package and send your selection to anywhere in New Zealand because here at Wairere gardening is never a drag.

Rhododendron Lemon Ice

Stunning white flowers, each with a bright yellow speckling on the petals. October welcomes large trusses stuffed full of bell shaped flowers and dense dark green leaves all year long. Grows wider than it does tall ideal for mass planting in empty wide open garden spaces. Acid soil. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Compact
Height: 100cm x 100cm

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Rhododendron Ruby Bowman

Rhododendron. Ruby Bowman has long lasting rose pink flowers with a darker eye. Long flat leaves enhance the overall appearance of this vigorous and handsome plant. Plant habit is wide and bushy. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Tiana

Rhododendron Tiana is a lovely white butterfly shaped blooms with burgundy blotches. This plant has a compact growth habit with dark green foliage. Frilly edges make it different to Sappho. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Evergreen .PVR

Flower Colour: White Purple
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m

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Rhododendron Anna Rose Whitney

Very large, rounded trusses of brilliant bright pink flowers decorate this Rhododendron in spring. Vigorous bushy growth habit with attractive foliage. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Compact
Height: 2.5m x 2m

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Rhododendron Bibiani

Drop dead gorgeous flowers of deep waxy red decorate the glossy deep green foliage from late winter-early spring. Vigorous and easy to grow in dappled light. Prefers acid soil and a nice layer of mulch applied annually. Avoid Lime. A must have for anyone who likes Rhododendrons. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Red Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 2m

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Rhododendron Bumble Bee

You'll get a real buzz when you see Rhododendron'Bumble Bee' blooming its head off in your garden in spring. Large rounded trusses made up of 25 flowers that are vivid purple with a deep maroon blotch. Handsome dark glossy green foliage. Plant in dappled light and mulch roots annually to keep cool. Evergreen

Flower Colour: Purple Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m

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Rhododendron Maddenii

Rhododendron Species. Bronze-green foliage, decorative papery bark and very fragrant blooms that appear in late spring. The blooms are trumpet shaped and toned cream with a flush of pink. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Cream Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 2m

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Rhododendron Mount Everest

A vigorous and reliable Rhododendron with large trusses of snowy white flowers with a hint of brown speckling in the throat. Flowers in spring. Plant in a semi-shaded spot with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Height: 2.5m x 2m

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Rhododendron Princess Alice

Rhododendron. A deliciously fragrant Rhododendron with elegant white blooms that open from pale pink buds. A real delight for a semi-shaded, sheltered spot in the garden or equally lovely in a container.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink White
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1m

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Rhododendron Unique

A very popular Rhododendron and deservedly so as it is 'Uniquely' beautiful. Fat bright pink buds open to large blooms of rich cream, which, are so numerous, they almost smother the foliage. Nice rounded habit. Flowers mid spring. Plant in a semi-shaded spot with acid soil. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink Cream
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m

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Rhododendron Van Dec

Rhododendron. Very showy, large, well formed trusses of pastel mauve-pink will delight in mid spring. A strong vigorous grower with a tidy habit. Plant in a semi-shaded spot with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink Lavender
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1m

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Rhododendron Winsome

Attractive reddish flower buds followed by beautiful rosy-cerise flowers which are bright and glowing. Very free flowering in spring. Compact habit with attractive, small pointed foliage that has coppery tones when young. Prefers semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Red Pink
Habit: Compact
Height: 1m x 1m

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Rhododendron Bruce Bretchbill

Beautiful rounded trusses of pink with a cream throat appear in early spring. A nice small and compact Rhododendron. Happiest in a semi-shaded position with acid soil. Mulch regularly to keep the surface roots cool. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink Cream
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Christmas Cheer

Rhododendron. Large rose pink buds open out to funnel shaped, frilly blooms of pale pink that gradually fade to almost white. The blooms start to appear in winter, nice compact growth habit. Plant in dappled light with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink White
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Cornubia

Large trusses of bright red bell shaped blooms appear from late winter. Dark green foliage and an erect open habit. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results however Rhododendron 'Cornubia' is known to cope with more sun that many other cultivars. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 3m x 2m

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Rhododendron Fastuosum Flore Pleno

The double flowers of this dome shaped Rhododendron are the prettiest shade of soft mauve highlighted with a blotch of lemon-brown in the centre. The flowers appear in spring in loose trusses. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Lavender Yellow
Habit: Upright
Height: 2.5m x 2m

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Rhododendron Grumpy Dwf

This dwarf Rhododendron has deep green foliage and a very compact habit. The pale yellow flowers which are tinged with pink don't look at all 'grumpy' and in fact are quite cheerful when they emerge in spring. Plant in semi-shade in the garden or a container, prefers acid soil. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Yellow Pink
Habit: Compact
Height: 75cm x 50cm

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Rhododendron Kaponga

Rhododendron. Bred by Bernard Hollard and named for his garden near Kaponga this outstanding Rhododendron will become a firm favourite as long as you love red. Large balls of bright red bloom are borne in profusion around September. Compact habit. Tolerates sun or part shade. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 2m

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Rhododendron Black Sport

Rhododendron. Large full trusses of deep wine purple with a dark blotch appear in spring. Handsome dark foliage and a vigorous upright habit make this a Rhododendron to add to your collection. Plant in semi-shade and mulch the roots regularly to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Purple
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.8m x 1m

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Rhododendron Twice as Nice

Twice as Nice has the brightest pink-apricot flowers with a prominent maroon blotch in the centre of the throat. Plant in well drained soil in a semi shaded spot to maximise potential.

Flower Colour: Pink Apricot
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Grace Seabrook

What a superb Rhododendron this is. A sturdy compact habit with large, deep green, handsome foliage. The wow happens in early spring when large rounded trusses of vivid red blooms will light up the garden. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Yellow Moon

An outstanding Rhododendron with gorgeous blooms that appear mid spring. Coral pink buds open to frilly, waxy blooms made up of a mass of lemon, bell-shaped flowers. Glossy green foliage and a nice compact habit. Must have! Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Yellow Pink
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Black Magic

Highly prized for the deliciously decadent deep black red blooms that appear in late spring. Dense compact habit with dark green foliage. Happiest planted in dappled light with acid soil. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1m

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Rhododendron Ostbos Low Yellow

A very pretty Rhododendron with apricot buds that open to reveal cream and pale yellow blooms with an apricot centre. Generous with bloom in spring. Forms a nice compact bush with dark green foliage. Happiest in semi-shade in acid soil. Mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Cream Apricot
Habit: Compact
Height: 1m x 1m

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Rhododendron Rubicon

A stunning red Rhododendron with large trusses of up to 18 flowers in cardinal red p a spotted black throat. An excellent shrub for semi shade and prefers moist peat soils. Enjoys a top dressing of peat. Evergreen

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Virginia Richards

In spring, compact trusses of pink flowers open from deep apricot buds. The flowers mature to salmon-yellow with a crimson blotch. Long pointed evergreen foliage. Good strong healthy growth and a compact habit. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil.

Flower Colour: Pink Yellow
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1m

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Rhododendron Vulcans Flame

Handsome dark green foliage, a broad rounded habit and ravishing red blooms in spring. The flowers present themselves in large domed trusses. Sensational. Will tolerate some sun but best in dappled light with acid soil. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.8m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Countess Of Haddington

An easy care free flowering evergreen Rhododendron with fragrant large white flowers, pale pink outside which flower in Spring. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Fragrant Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Bud Flannagen

Rhododendron. Prestigious large conical trusses of impressive Strong reddish-purple buds open to a very soft mauve flower. Flowering mid to late season. Tall upright habit.Hardy and vigorous growing.Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Very hardy. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Purple Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1.2m

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Rhododendron Pawhuska

Large bright white flowers with a small gold eye. Round, full trusses against excellent large foliage.Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Very hardy. Bloom Mid-late. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.8m

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Rhododendron Michaels Pride

Rhododendron Sumptuous fat buds of golden yellow open to reveal exquisite large blooms in a soft lemon-cream shade. Just gorgeous - no wonder Micheal was proud. Nice green foliage. Plant in semi-shaded, sheltered position in acid soil for best results. Tolerates light frost. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Cream Yellow
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Markeetas Prize

A vigorous and handsome Rhododendron with handsome waxy green foliage. In spring strong stems hold aloft large rounded blooms of brightest red. Stunning to light up a semi-shaded spot especially if you plant more than 1! Plant in acid soil and mulch regularly for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Seta

Copius bell-shaped blooms are produced early in the season. The pretty flowers are pale pink shading to rich rose pink. Vigorous, compact shrub which forms a mound. Leaves are long and grey-green. Requires shelter from the wind and fertile, acid soil that does not dry out. Hardy. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink White
Habit: Upright
Height: 100cm x 100cm

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Rhododendron Johnstoneanum

A medium height Rhododendron that flowers early to mid season with large, lightly fragrant soft cream buds that open in shades of buff to white with yellow throats in Spring. Prefers to be in the garden rather than a pot or container and in partial shade / dappled light. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Cream Yellow
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m

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Rhododendron Witchery

With its Fiery red, open funnel shaped flowers it gives the illusion the the flowers are glowing. The new growth is covered with silvery tomentum - a spectacular show. Flowering mid to late season this is a beautiful specimen to have in any garden. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1.2m

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Rhododendron Lemon Mist

This Dwarf Rhododendron has yellow greenish coloured flowers that appear in spring and a compact habit. Happiest in acid soil in dappled shade. Mulch the surface roots regularly to keep cool. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Compact
Height: 1m x 1m

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Rhododendron Tally Ho

Rhododendron. Gorgeous flowers of bright orange-scarlet with darker spots deep in the throat bloom in early summer, well after most other species and hybrids have finished flowering. A light brown, felted indumentum covers the new growth. Best in light shade to protect the summer blossoms. Acid soil. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Orange Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.8m x 1.8m

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Rhododendron Alice

Gorgeous trusses of deep pink flowers which gradually fade to pale rose and almost to white when in a sunny site. This is a tall growing shrub which is sun tolerant. Suitable for most garden situations. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Bronze Wing

Rhododendron. White with rosy pink edges and cream in the center are the flowers that grace this plant. New foliage is a deep bronze-red and a little smaller than ‘Elizabeth Red Foliage’. A very attractive, compact plant, in winter it displays red buds. Mulch Annually and avoid lime. Evergreen

Flower Colour: Pink White
Habit: Compact
Height: 100cm x 100cm

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Rhododendron Centennial Day

Delightful mauve buds open into frilly pink flowers. Rhododendron’s prefer dappled shade, but can be grown in full sun if protected from afternoon sun or kept well watered. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and to promote new growth. Mulch root area annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1m

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Rhododendron Chionoides

Compact, wide growing and vigorous Rhododendron.. Flowers are white with yellow eye. Long, flat, light green leaves. Prefers dappled shade. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and to promote new growth. Mulch root area annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: White Yellow
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m

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Rhododendron Cunninghams White

The Rhododendron ' Cunningham 's White' is a flat round, particularly compact , bushy , evergreen shrub. Flowers are white maturing to Blush pink some with yellow centers. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: White Pink
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.8m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Doc Dwf

Pretty pink wavy edged flowers fading to white as they age. This is another plant in the 'Seven Dwarf' series of compact Rhododendrons. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink White
Habit: Compact
Height: 100cm x 100cm

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Rhododendron Fantastica

Dense trusses made up of cup-shaped flowers form a rare combination of rose with creamy pink in the throat. Woolly indumentum underneath large, elliptic leaves. A Rhododendron in a class of its own. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink White
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Harry Tagg

Rhododendron. An evergreen shrub with a compact but spreading habit. Stunningly fragrant white flowers tinged with pink and yellow staining at the throat. Protect from frosts to protect the flower buds. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: White Pink
Habit: Spreading
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m

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Rhododendron High Society

This Rhododendron is an amazingly prolific flowerer, offering strong apricot pink flowers. Dark green rolled foliage and compact habit. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Apricot
Habit: Compact
Height: 100-120cm x 100cm

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Rhododendron Johnstoneanum Ken Burns

The buds are buff yellow with a pink flush and the fully open flowers fade out to a cream with a yellow throat and it is also fragrant. The leaves are quite small and slightly hairy and the plant stays well furnished and compact. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Cream
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.5m x 1m

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Rhododendron Lemon Lodge

Rhododendron A beautiful plant, with soft primrose yellow flowers smothering the bush. Giving a translucent glow in partial shade this rhododendron will light up any corner. Free flowering, bushy habit. ,. in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.4m x 1.2m

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Rhododendron Mrs J P Lade

Clothed in round rich soft lavender flower with darker centre, compact growing, free flowering with large trusses. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Lavender
Habit: compact
Height: 1.5m x 1m

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Rhododendron Solidarity

Rhododendron Yakushimanum hybrid with flamboyant pink flower colour. The flower colour is red from bud, later bright pink. This plant is hardy. Lovely long eliptical leaves. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Red Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 2m

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Rhododendron Spring Dance

Each year, quite early in the spring season, Spring Dance bursts out and covers itself completely in pale lilac flowers. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Lavender Pink
Habit: Compact
Height: 100cm x 100cm

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Rhododendron Lemon Marmalade

Rhododendron A late bloomer with beautiful clear yellow trusses flowering Late Spring early Summer, like a ray of sunshine shining through glossy green foliage. Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Very hardy. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m

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Rhododendron Kings Cream

Vigorously growing Rhododendron, bushy form of large, rounded leaves. Flowers in large, conical trusses of rich cream. Mid season blooming.Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

Flower Colour: Cream White
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Midnight Mystique

Rhododendron Large, rounded clusters of striking bi-colored flowers that are edged dark magenta with a white center and speckled dotted throat. Flowering mid-Spring. Plant in well drained, acidic soil, sun to part shade. Evergreen . Hardy.

Flower Colour: Pink White
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.6m x 1.6m

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Rhododendron Frosted Ice

Rhododendron Frosted Ice has pure white flowers are held in a tight trusses on a compact plant.The compact habit and attractive dark green foliage are an added bonus for this plant. Thrives in semi-shaded well-drained conditions. Evergreen

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Height: 100cm x 100cm

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Rhododendron Old Copper

With large orange-copper flowers in loose trusses in late Spring this one is more suited to warmer climates which helps add that tropical feel to any garden along with its nice green foliage. Plant in acidic soil, well drained and will tolerate a bit more sun than shade. Hardy. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Orange
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron White Dove

A lovely Rhododendron with masses of small white flowers with green-yellow throat and dark green foliage flowering mid-Spring. A lovely addition to any garden for a fresh, crisp appeal. Plant in moist, acidic soil thats well drained and partial shade. Evergreen. Hardy.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Starbright Champagne

An unusual Rhododendron with star-like flowers and deeply cut lobes and pointed tips. With orange buds opening to cream to yellow in color with a wine red throat early to mid Spring. A lovely dense, rounded shrub. Thrives in acidic soils that are moist but well drained and partial sun. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Cream Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 100cm x 100cm

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Rhododendron Betsie Balcom

This compact Rhododendron has currant red flowers in Mid November. New growth is tinged pink and branches form a rounded shrub. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.2m x 1m

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Rhododendron Kings Cerise

Large bright cerise pink flowers smother this plant late in the season. Great evergreen shrub for dappled shade. Frost tolerant, prefer partial shade and acid soil. Prune after flowering.

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 2.5m x 2m

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Rhododendron Huntington

A medium size Rhododendron with bright green foliage and glowing pinky-red blooms that appear in spring. Excellent choice for a border or perhaps a container in a shady corner. Prefers dappled light and acid soil, mulch annually and avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Noyo Brave

Rhododendron - Very compact shrub, bright pink flowers, paling with age, with dominant flare. Trusses are very round and compact and are held well to give a good display. The plant is hardy and has a good dense habit. Can suffer frost damage to the buds in very cold areas. Flowers Spring.

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 60cm x 60cm

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Rhododendron Mt Loma Prieta

Large trusses of beautiful and unusual pinky-apricot flowers with a hint of creamy yellow in their throats. Blooms are held in tight, conical trusses. Sturdy upright but rounded plant. Plant in semi shade to full sun, prefers acid soils, and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Apricot Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.8m

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Rhododendron Arnold Piper

A lovely Rhododendron with green foliage and a neat and tidy habit. The compact trusses of bloom appear in spring and are in tones of red purplish flowers that fade to pink as they mature, deep red spots on dorsal lobe. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Broxton

Large full trusses of deep purple-pink flowers with unusual showy blotches of deep purple on the upper petal. Handsome dark foliage and a vigorous upright habit make this a Rhododendron to add to your collection. Plant in semi-shade and mulch the roots regularly to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Purple Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Gandy dancer

A gorgeous medium size Rhododendron with bright green dense foliage and very large trusses of lemon yellow flowers. Really tidy easy to grow plant. It flowers mid to late spring. Prefers dappled light and acid soil, mulch annually and avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Johns Memory

Excellent Compact Rhododendron, very floriferous and showy with stunning foliage. Beautiful trusses of strong peachy pink flowers with frilled margins stand out against the leathery green foliage in spring. Plant in a semi-shaded position and mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink Cream
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.2m x 1m

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Rhododendron Mi Amor

One of our most popular fragrant Rhododendrons. Strong perfume. Large white flowers with flushed yellow throat. Tends to have a slightly open habit. Prefers a sheltered position in the semi-shade away from frost. Avoid lime, acid lover. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Vireya Scarlet Queen

A stunning Vireya with bold orange flowers on a strong glossy green foliaged shrub. Good vigour and shape. Ideal for pots or a speciman plant in a semi shaded area. Prefers free draining soil and feed twice a year.

Flower Colour: Orange
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1m

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Rhododendron Cos

This delightful Rhododendron variety will put on a stunning display with its white, fragrant flowers in mid-late Spring. It has a compact, bushy habit. Hardy to -5c. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m

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Rhododendron Prince

Yuk hybrid. A lovely, low, bushy shrub with dark green foliage that is stunning all by itself. However the beautiful dark pink buds open to a pale pink flower that show off on large trusses that will catch everyone`s eye. Plant in dappled light and mulch roots annually to keep cool. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Compact
Height: 50cm x 100cm

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Rhododendron Lady Adam Gordon

Looking pretty as a picture, Rhododendron Lady Adam Gordon has rounded trusses of bright pink flowers that hold their colour well. This is a Yakushimanum hybrid with tight, compact growth. Prefers semi-shade and an acid soil. Mulch to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m

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Rhododendron Blue River

A prolific spring flowerer of pale lavender and spotted funnel shaped blooms. A good, rounded, neat habit. Best with some shade and water during dry spells. Harmful if eaten. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Lavender
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m

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Rhododendron Fire Rim

Striking bicolour with cream flowers with a richer cream shaded centre and a shadow edge of red. WOW! The growth habit is dense, low growing and spreading. Some afternoon shade & summer moisture. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Cream Red
Habit: Bushy
Height: 60cm x 90cm

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Rhododendron Morning Cloud

With mid-Spring flowers flushed of pale lavender-pink with a paler throat fading to cream held in rounded trusses, this is something special. Being from the yakushimanum collection its small enough it can be grown in a decent pot or container. Nice dark green foliage. Likes acidic fertiliser. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Lavender Pink
Habit: Bushy
Height: 100cm x 100cm

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Rhododendron Platinum Ice

Fragrant ice blue flowers, maturing to white will delight from late spring. Forms an attractive evergreen shrub. Best with some afternoon shade & water during hot, dry spells. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.8m x 1.8m

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Rhododendron Rainbow

Mid Spring flowering. Beautiful flowers edged deep pink to pale pink to white, resulting in a two tone effect. Quite spectacular. A hardy variety with glossy foliage and a vigorous habit. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink White
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.8m x 1.8m

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Rhododendron Surrey Heath

A yakushimanum hybrid with excellent compact growth. The rose pink flowers have a lighter edging, making a beautiful two toned effect. An excellent variety and can be grown in the garden or in a size suitable pot. Likes morning sun and shade in the Summer. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Compact
Height: 1.3m x 1.3m

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