(Catawbiense Rhododendron)

The Catawba group of rhododendron is comprised of variable hybrids of Rhododendron catawbiense. They are best known for their large, showy clusters, or trusses, of tubular, broad bell-shaped flowers that come in shades of purple, mauve, pink, red and white. These medium to large, dense, broadleaf evergreen shrubs have large, glossy, dark green leaves that can suffer from sun and wind damage if too exposed in the winter months. Most rhododendron thrive in sites with part shade and moist, acidic, highly...

(Hershey Hybrid Azalea)

The Hershey Hybrids are compact, evergreen azaleas deriving from the Kurume azaleas and hybridized by Hershey Azalea Farm of Gap, Pennsylvania. They bear red, orange, pink, purple, or yellow flowers in early to mid-spring on dense, mounded branches. The leaves are small and glossy. Partial shade and organic, moist, acid soil are necessary. Hershey Hybrids work well in foundation plantings, mixed borders, and containers.

(Kiusianum Hybrid Azalea)

Kiusianum Hybrid Rhododendron parentage traces back many centuries to southern Japan where it was found growing in open woodlands and high altitude hillsides, specifically on the Island of Kyushu. It is best described as a dwarf evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub with a dense spreading habit. Flowers are red, white, purple and typically pink. Kiusianum prefers partial sun to shade and soil rich with organic matter. Plant in traditional Japanese gardens, rock gardens or in a Rhododendron collection....

(Evergreen Azalea, Satsuki Azalea)

Prized for their large flowers and compact habit, these evergreen azaleas descend from Rhododendron indicum, Rhododendron eriocarpum, and other species and hybrids. Originating in Japan more than 300 years ago, they are popular there in traditional gardens and for bonsai.

Opening in late spring or early summer, the abundant funnel shaped blooms are borne singly or in few-flowered clusters near the ends of the branches. The flowers are most often single but may be semi-double,...

(Evergreen Azalea, Formosa Azalea)

Indian azalea is a medium-sized, dense, spreading, tender evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub native to China and Taiwan. In spring it bears clusters of large, red, funnel-shaped flowers with deep red spots.

Like other azaleas it grows best in filtered shade and moist, well-drained soil, although it is relatively tolerant of sun and drought. It is a parent of the Indica hybrid azaleas, which are popular in warmer climates as garden plants and in colder areas as seasonal potted plants.

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(New Guinea Vireya Rhododendron)

A magnificent tropical rhododendron with spectacular fiery orange-yellow flowers, Rhododendron zoelleri is native to the Moluccas of Indonesia eastward across the highland rainforests of New Guinea. It is usually found growing in mossy cliffs but also is an epiphyte, growing upon the trunk of trees high up in the forest canopy.

Being a shrub or small tree, there is much variation in growth rate, mature size, flower color and profusion as they are most often grown as seedlings. Their...

(Alpine Currant)

Unlike its edible kin, gooseberries and currants, the Alpine currant, a native of Europe, is grown mostly as a hedge or specimen plant for its size, shape, glossy leaves and tolerance of pruning. It is a medium-sized, hardy deciduous shrub that with age has many branching stems and takes a spreading shape. It is dioecious (plants are either male or female) and the female plants have greenish yellow flowers of very little ornamental value. The leaves are green to dark-green, slightly lobed, toothy,...

(Alpine Currant, Green Mound Alpine Currant)

Unlike its edible kin, gooseberries and currants, the Alpine currant, a native of Europe, is grown mostly as a hedge or specimen plant for its size, shape, glossy leaves and tolerance of pruning. It is a medium-sized, hardy deciduous shrub that with age has many branching stems and takes a spreading shape. It is dioecious (plants are either male or female) and the female plants have greenish yellow flowers of very little ornamental value. The leaves are green to dark-green, slightly lobed, toothy,...

(Bloody Dock, Redvein Dock, Wood Dock)

Redvein dock is a tap-rooted, clump-forming perennial native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. Its crinkled, tongue-shaped, bright green leaves are conspicuously creased with indented, maroon veins. Panicles of small brownish flowers appear in summer and should be removed to prevent self-sowing. Redvein dock likes sun and tolerates most soils. It makes a good foil for yellow- and red-flowered perennials such as tickseed and helenium.