Tall Hybrid Rhododendrons: Page 3

Attractive ruby red flowers in a tall conical truss during mid May. This is a good solid red that catches the eye. Bred at Boskoop Research Station, Holland, we think it is a lovely plant. Height 150-180cm in 10 years. Recommended for: Good strong red. Easy to grow. Ideal position: Most garden situations. Habit: Dense. Group: Hybrid Rhododendron. Parentage: 'Wilgen's Ruby'...

Please note these are great plants but have been reduced as they are not first grade. If you are interested in any of these and wish to see photos please email or call and we can get some over to you. Beautiful lavender flowers fading to pink, with reddish brown spotting. Flowering in late May early June this lovely old hybrid has olive green foliage. It tolerates sun, heat and cold and is a dense...

Stunning fragrant blush white funnel shaped flowers in May. It forms a large plant, but needs protecting from cold wind and the worst frosts. A wonderful fast growing plant that flowers after 5 years. Height 180cm in 10 years. Recommended for lovely scented flower. Easy to grow. Ideal position: sheltered woodland. Habit: upright, tree-like. Group: Hybrid Rhododendron. Parentage: unknown, probably...

(H5) Rounded trusses of light purple flowers with deeper veining in April-May. Mid green interesting foliage with a pale fawn indumentum below. Height 100-125cm in 10 years. • Recommended for: Interesting Foliage• Ideal position: Dappled shade in most garden situations.• Habit: Bushy.• Group: Hardy Hybrid.• Parentage: ririei X niveum• Hybridisation date: pre 2000 (1974)•...

We think this is one of the best reds available. Glowing deep red flowers in April - May. Conspicuous red buds in winter on a compact plant with deep green leathery pointed leaves. Height 140-160 cm in 10 years.It would make a great birthday gift for gardeners with the Taurus star sign (20 April to 20 May)! Recommended for it's beautiful red flowers and interesting buds Easy to grow. Ideal position:...

Image supplied and owned by Schnupper (H7) Purple red buds opening to pure red flowers with faint darker red spotting in the upper throat in May. Holds its colour well in partial shade. A dense mound forming plant with deep green foliage which tends to grow wider than tall. Height 125-150cm in 10 years • Recommended for: Pure red flowers that hold their colour• Ideal position: Dappled shade,...

Very attractive orange-red flowers shaded pink in loose trusses during June. It forms a compact dome shaped plant with attractive glossy leaves. It will perform best in some shade and in a sheltered position. Height 140-160cm in 10 years. Recommended for: gorgeous orange flowers. Plantsman range. Ideal position: Dappled shade, needs careful site selection. Habit: Dense. Group: Hybrid Rhododendron. Parentage:...

Deep pink in bud, shading to light orange flowers with speckling and a wavy edge. This plant gives a wonderful two-tone effect that glows. Flowering in May, it has a dense, compact, bushy habit, with good glossy leaves. It likes some morning sun. Height 120-150cm in 10 years. Recommended for: unusual glowing flower. Easy to grow. Ideal position: Most garden situations. Habit: Dense. Group:...

Lilac pink in bud, opening to fragrant orchid pink flowers lighter in the centre with reddish spotting in the throat. Flowering in early May it is best in partial shade, however, it will tolerate some heat. We think this is a lovely plant with an upright, dense habit. Height 150-180cm in 10 years. Recommended for: Lovely scented flowers. Easy to grow. Ideal position: Dappled shade. Habit: Dense. Group:...

(H7) Very large bright rose pink flowers with ruby-pink frilly edging and darker markings in the throat. Flowering in late May to early June this is an excellent tough plant from Northern Germany. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.Named after the Wagner opera.Please note this variety has a broad habit, wider than its height. Specimen sizes will typically be measured across the spread of the plant. Recommended...

Lovely pink buds open to pure white flowers speckled crimson in the throat. Flowering in May this is a very vigorous tall growing plant with good deep green glossy leaves. Most useful for its heat tolerance and hedging/screening. Height 180cm+ in 10 years.A reliable old variety that is also known as Halopeanum. Recommended for: Hedging/screening. Easy to grow. Ideal position: Most garden situations. Habit:...

Nice deep red flowers with brown spotting on the upper lobes. Flowering in late May it has a good compact habit. Height 120-150cm in 10 years.Wilgins Ruby would make the perfect gift for a Ruby Wedding Anniversary! Recommended for: Good red with tidy habit. Easy to grow. Ideal position: Most garden situations. Habit: Dense. Group: Hybrid Rhododendron. Parentage: 'Britannia' X 'John Walter'. Hybridization...