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This is a compact growing species with small and shiny, rounded leaves. The flat flowers are white to pale or deep pink, often with purple spots. Bright reddish-purple new growth on this incredibly widespread and variable species. Much hardier than would be expected based upon its native range in southern China and adjacent northern Vietnam. We have a huge old specimen in the garden that blooms reliably every May. Curator Steve Hootman was thrilled to see masses of this species in gorgeous full bloom in the province of Guangxi, China in early April of 2009 - a real highlight of the trip. Larger leaves and flowers on this form.
An easy and floriferous dwarf species with glossy deep green small leaves. Early each spring, this compact grower literally covers itself with its large and showy, rose-purple flowers. Best in sun with good drainage.
A choice dwarf species that seems to be an intermediate between its close relatives moupinense and dendrocharis. In habit, foliage and flower it is much smaller than the first and a bit larger than the second. Small and rounded, shiny and hairy leaves. The white blushed pink flowers are very similar to the familiar moupinense but a bit smaller. A stunning dwarf species that requires excellent drainage.
A choice dwarf species that seems to be an intermediate between its close relatives moupinense and dendrocharis. In habit, foliage and flower it is much smaller than the first and a bit larger than the second. Small and rounded, shiny and hairy leaves. The flowers are very similar to the familiar moupinense but a bit smaller – pale pink in this form which is a different clone than we have sold in the past. A stunning dwarf species that requires excellent drainage.
Formerly known as Menziesia pilosa. This is a rarely offered or even cultivated deciduous species native to forests and mountain slopes in eastern North America. The former genus Menziesia was recently “lumped” into the genus Rhododendron based upon DNA studies but the two genera are quite different morphologically – at least floristically. This species features oval leaves that are somewhat hairy with decent fall color if grown in a bright enough location. The small, bell-shaped flowers are in pendant, loose clusters and range in color from greenish-red to yellowish-white, often with a flush of red. Best in sun or light shade. Grown from seed collected wild by RSBG staff in the southern Appalachian Mts.
Formerly known as Menziesia pilosa. This is a rarely offered or even cultivated deciduous species native to forests and mountain slopes in eastern North America. The former genus Menziesia was recently “lumped” into the genus Rhododendron based upon DNA studies but the two genera are quite different morphologically – at least floristically. This species features oval leaves that are somewhat hairy with decent fall color if grown in a bright enough location. The small, bell-shaped flowers are in pendant, loose clusters and range in color from greenish-red to yellowish-white, often with a flush of red. Best in sun or light shade. Grown from seed collected wild by RSBG staff in the southern Appalachian Mts.
Small compact evergreen shrubs with smooth and peeling dark brown bark. The leaves are whitish on their lower sides with brown scales. The flowers (mid-spring) are dull crimson to plum-purple and shaped like little flattened bells. Best in partially shaded or even woodland conditions. A charming dwarf species rarely seen in cultivation. Glaucous purple bells and a very dwarf and compact habit on this fine selection.
Bushy evergreen shrubs with hairy/bristly leaves and new growth. The leaves are very narrow with strongly recurved margins and are grayish-green in color. The small funnel-shaped flowers (mid-spring) are rose-pink and occur in clusters in the upper leaf axils. A striking foliage plant tolerant of much hotter and drier conditions than most other species once established.
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