rhododendrons - A Selection

Rhododendron 'Flower Arranger' boasts an abundance of large, lilac-pink blooms with delicately fluted edges that give a charming, ruffled effect. This compact, evergreen Azalea is ideally proportioned for containers - the perfect way to achieve year round colour on your patio!

Rhododendron 'Koster's Brilliant Red' produces numerous bunches of blazing, reddish-orange flowers in the spring, as the name suggests. The dense, spreading habit of this deciduous Azalea is appealing. These deciduous azaleas are a lovely accompaniment to a mixed ericaceous border, where they put on a show in both spring and autumn. After the blossoms, the mid-green leaves emerge, turning a blazing orange-red in the autumn. Height and spread: 160cm (62).

Rhododendron 'Elizabeth Red Foliage' is a small hybrid with scarlet red blossoms that blossom in May. This elegant, dense evergreen shrub grows into a medium-sized mound that creates a great focal point. On acid soil, this plant is a great pick for hot-colored planting schemes and shaded exotic borders.The fresh leaves of this variety are a striking burgundy colour. They are similar to Rhododendron 'Elizabeth,' but as the name implies, the fresh leaves of this form are a stunning burgundy

This robust evergreen Rhododendron is perfect for adding colour to a shady acid border! Rhododendron ponticum 'Variegatum' has deep green leaves with silvery edges. A plethora of mauve flowers bloom in huge clusters from late May. The leaf markings are more faint than some variegated species, blending in well with borders and providing a nice background for other plants. Height and spread: 150 cm (59).

A tough and reliable evergreen

A particularly reliable dwarf Yakushimanum hybrid, which has been commended with an RHS AGM for its excellent garden performance. Rhododendron 'Dreamland' produces a captivating display of pale pink blooms with wavy, darker pink margins.

Flowering slightly later than many of the dwarf hybrids, Rhododendron 'Robert Seleger' produces a fine display during May. The funnel-shaped flowers are an unusual shade of purple-pink that stands out well against the dark, evergreen foliage.

The result of over 10 years of specialist breeding, this exciting new hybrid rhododendron boasts stunning and rare bicolored flowers, each white at the centre with a vivid hot pink frilly edging.

Stunning bell-like blooms in an intense red tone and wonderfully bold, evergreen foliage make Rhododendron Red Jack a stunning choice for your garden beds and borders this season. Equally suited for patio pots, this brilliant hybrid variety will sport its very handsome clusters of flowers from April to May just as your spring blooms have faded. Height 180cm. Supplied in a 4 litre pot.

Can be grown as a low hedge

In May, Rhododendron 'Purple Cushion' is adorned from top to bottom with funnel-shaped, mauve-purple blooms. This small evergreen azalea makes a beautiful cushion of evergreen foliage, just as its name indicates. This self-flowering cultivar is low-maintenance and practically takes care of itself. This plant is suitable for putting in patio planters or in front of acid borders. Height: 75 cm (30). Spread: 1 m (39).

Rhododendron 'Ramapo' is a sturdy cultivar that can withstand freezing weather and even full light. The mauve flowers bloom in April and are accompanied by lovely blue-green foliage that remains evergreen in the winter. Because of its heat tolerance, this rhododendron will thrive in sunny acid margins where other rhododendrons might struggle. This miniature hybrid was developed in the United States and has a clean, compact growth that develops into a spreading pile. Height: 75cm (30). Spread:

An award-winning evergreen shrub with a compact habit which is perfect for smaller growing spaces and patio pots. Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Soft Pink' produces a mass of rounded clusters of light pink, funnel-like flowers which compliments the deep green foliage wonderfully. Sure to create a show stopping display from late spring to early summer! Height: 100cm (39in). Spread: 150cm (59in).

Rhododendron Dwarf ?Blue Tit? - Dwarf evergreen Rhododendron Rhododendron Dwarf ?Blue Tit? blooms in April, it puts on a showy display with its funnel shaped flowers in shades of lavender blue that contrast well against its lustrous green foliage. When young its foliage starts off in a lime colour, aging to an emerald green with maturity. Spreading and growing in height to 90cm, Rhododendron ?Blue Tit? is loved for its compact dwarf habit that grows perfectly in a container sitting on a

The Azalea group's Rhododendron 'Betty Anne Voss' is a lovely evergreen variation. This well-behaved shrub has dense foliage and a dense, spreading habit, making it a good choice for acid borders, forest edges, and rockeries. The lush, glossy foliage displays its candy-pink, double blooms perfectly during May. Height: 100 cm (39). Spread: 120 cm (48).