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Another new hybrid from Glendoick, this is a selection from the cross (degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x hemsleyanum). It is a larger growing “yak” hybrid due to its hemsleyanum heritage but still a relatively dense and compact grower with outstanding, handsome foliage as would be expected from two such beautiful parents. The stunning flowers are pure white and vanilla-scented, appearing in early summer - a real treat after the rush of spring.
This is a hand-pollination done here at the RSBG utilizing one of our darkest purple forms of huanum combined with our hardiest form of griffithianum in an attempt to develop either a fragrant and large-flowered purple or a more intensely colored ‘Loderi’ type. Either outcome would be quite outstanding. Please let us know how your plant survives and what the flowers look like when it blooms.
These are seedlings grown from a hand-pollination done here at the RSBG utilizing one of our best, deep red forms of thomsonii with its rounded leaves and bell-shaped flowers combined with our hardiest form of griffithianum in an attempt to “redo” the original cross that resulted in the famous “Cornish Cross” grex of hybrids. These hybrids feature large flowers in luminous shades of deep pink fading to pale pink for a beautiful two-tone effect. All set off by the large colorful calyces and smooth bark inherited from both parents. Please let us know how your plant survives and what the flowers look like when it blooms.
This is a hand-pollination done here at the RSBG utilizing our darkest pink form of williamsianum combined with our hardiest form of griffithianum. Could result in a dwarf ‘Loderi’ type with rounded leaves and pink flowers? Please let us know how your plant survives and what the flowers look like when it blooms.
This is a very floriferous and famous hybrid made by Lionel de Rothschild when he crossed griersonianum with pocophorum. The result is a shrub of medium proportions with long and narrow, heavily indumented leaves and bright red flowers in late spring. It won an Award of Merit in 1948 and is also an outstanding foliage plant.
