AZALEA RHODODENDRON AMY LARGE FLOWERS IN A CLUSTER OF WHITE WITH PINK EDGES Zone 7

• · Part sun to Filtered shade
• · Flowers are SEMI-DOUBLE IN A CLUSTER OF LARGE BLOOMS WHITE WITH PINK EDGES AND THROAT
• · Blooms MID-SEASON
• MEDIUM Height: 4' W: 5'
• · Mass plantings – specimen – foundation – borders or hedge
• · Mature Form: Dwarf spreading
• · Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies
• · Asiatic type-DODD
• · We raise these in sizes: 1-4" Starter Plugs, 1-Gal, Full Gal, 3-Gal, and 5-Gal at various times of the year.
• Evergreen broadleaf
• Zone 6

AZALEA RHODODENDRON RADIANT RED-Aromi Group Hybrid-Clusters of Double Pink Blooms Zone 5-8

• About 40 years ago Dr. Eugene Aromi of Mobile Alabama began his hybridizing of southern native species deciduous azaleas, such as R. Austrinum, Canescens and Atlanticum, with cold hardy varieties such as Exbury and Glenn Dales.
• He was looking for heat tolerance as well as cold hardiness.
• Radiant Red is one of his much improved successes.
• This is a delightfully fragrant azalea that announces Spring with dark red buds that burst open to heavily flushed aromatic blooms.
• It expresses itself with stunning clusters of vivid red flowers accented in the center with yellowish stamens.
• It thrives in raised well drained organic beds, loves water, but does not like to sit in water. Pure shredded pine bark is an excellent bed material.
• Deciduous azalea
  • Part sun to Filtered shade
  • Blooms in early to Mid-Spring
  • Height: 4-6' H and 4' W low growing
  • Mass plantings – specimen – foundation – borders or hedge
  • Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  • We raise these in sizes: 1-4" Starter Plugs, 1-Gal, Full Gal, 3-Gal, and 5-Gal at various times of the year.
  • Zone 5-8

AZALEA NATIVE RHODODENDRON nudiflorum-ATLANTICUM 'DELMARVA'-WHITE TO PINK Fragrant Blooms Zone 5

• The Coastal Azalea
• From Appalachian Native Plants-a Tennessee Non-profit nursery dedicated to the Propagation, Production, and Preservation of Native Ornamental plant species
• Spreads by underground stolens/stems
  

• Partial shade
• Flowers are Pink to White Fragrant
• Blue-green foliage
  
• Deciduous
• 4 Feet tall and wide at maturity
• Mature Form: Upright
• North American Native Ornamental Rhododendron
• Parts of plants and honey from flowers poisonous to humans
• We raise these in sizes: 1-4" Starter Plugs, 1-Gal, Full Gal, 3-Gal, and 5-Gal at various times of the year.
• Zone 4

• Rhododendron Alabamanse Family: Ericaceae (heath Family)
• Description Alabamanse azalea blooms white with blades of Lt. Yellow, spectacularly showy flowers in mid to late summer OR Sommerville variety is Bright Yellow
• Frangrant. Lemon-spice fragrance most evident.
• Flower colors are variable between shrubs, and may be salmon pink, orange or crimson red. The individual flowers are funnel shaped, with a tube about 2 in (5 cm) long, and an opening almost 2 in (5 cm) across. They are borne in clusters of 5-8. The pistil and five stamens are very long, extending 2-3 in (5-7.5 cm) beyond the petals. The flowers are not fragrant.
• Deciduous. Alabamanse azalea is a deciduous shrub that gets 5-6 ft high with a spread of 5-6 ft.
• DISTRIBUTION: Rhododendron Alabamanse has a very small geographic distribution, occurring naturally only in southwestern Georgia and southeastern Alabama. It is usually found in forested, sandy ravines along streams that drain towards the Chattahoochee River. Moisture: Like the other southeastern American rhododendrons likes a moist, sandy, acidic soil. The soil should not be allowed to completely dry out. Never add lime.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5. Although plumleaf azalea can be grown in zone 5, it performs best further south.
• Propagation: Alabamanse azalea can be grown from seed collected after allowing the capsules to dry on the plant. Young, fast growing stem tip cuttings taken in spring can be started in moist sand. Semi-ripe cuttings can be rooted in autumn. Usage Plumleaf azalea belongs in a woodland garden, perhaps along a creek or semi-shaded pathway. Plant two or three under a big live oak, or some tall pines. Blooming in mid-season May-June, after so many flowering shrubs have petered out, Alabamanse azalea is very welcome in the garden. This is a favorite native azalea! Features There are literally thousands of named rhododendron species, varieties, hybrids and cultivars. Various species occur in North America, Europe, Asia (especially India, Burma, Tibet and southwestern China), and even in New Guinea. Some are trees to 100 ft (30 m) tall, some are ground creepers less than a foot (30 cm) tall, and some are even epiphytic on other plants. Many are fabulous ornamentals, cherished by gardeners everywhere. The Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening devotes 48 pages of very small type to the Rhododendron genus!

• Rhododendron CUMBERLANDENSE Family: Ericaceae (heath Family)
• Description Cumberlandense azalea blooms orange to salmon to apricot, spectacularly showy flowers in late summer June to July
• Flower colors are variable between shrubs, and may be apricot, salmon pink, orange or crimson red. Clear yellow trusses of 4-7 blooms. The flowers are not fragrant.
• Deciduous. Cumberlandense azalea is a deciduous shrub that gets 3-4 ft high with a spread of 3-4 ft.
• DISTRIBUTION: Rhododendron Cumberlandense has a medium geographic distribution, occurring naturally in the old south in a seven state area Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee just to name a few. It is usually found in forested, sandy ravines along streams that drain towards the Chattahoochee River. Moisture: Like the other southeastern American rhododendrons likes a moist, sandy, acidic soil. The soil should not be allowed to completely dry out. Never add lime.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5. Cumberlandense azalea can be grown in zone 5, it performs best further south.
• Propagation: Cumberlandense azalea can be grown from seed collected after allowing the capsules to dry on the plant. Young, fast growing stem tip cuttings taken in spring can be started in moist sand. Semi-ripe cuttings can be rooted in autumn. Usage Cumberlandense azalea belongs in a woodland garden, perhaps along a creek or semi-shaded pathway. Plant two or three under a big live oak, or some tall pines. Blooming in mid-season May-June, after so many flowering shrubs have petered out, Cumberlandense azalea is very welcome in the garden. This is a favorite native azalea! Features There are literally thousands of named rhododendron species, varieties, hybrids and cultivars. Various species occur in North America, Europe, Asia (especially India, Burma, Tibet and southwestern China), and even in New Guinea. Some are trees to 100 ft (30 m) tall, some are ground creepers less than a foot (30 cm) tall, and some are even epiphytic on other plants. Many are fabulous ornamentals, cherished by gardeners everywhere. The Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening devotes 48 pages of very small type to the Rhododendron genus!

Rhododendron schlippenbachii

Species of plant

Rhododendron schlippenbachii, the royal azalea, is a species of Rhododendron native to the Korean Peninsula and adjacent regions of Manchuria (Liaoning, Nei Mongol), Japan, and the Russian Far East. I…

Rhododendron schlippenbachii, the royal azalea, is a species of Rhododendron native to the Korean Peninsula and adjacent regions of Manchuria (Liaoning, Nei Mongol), Japan, and the Russian Far East. It is the dominant understory shrub in many Korean hillside forests, growing at 400–1,500 m (1,300–4,900 ft) altitude.

It is a dense deciduous shrub growing to 4.5 m (15 ft) in height, but more commonly 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) tall. The leaves are obovate, 4.5 cm (1.8 in) long and 2.5–4.5 cm (0.98–1.77 in) broad, with scattered glandular hairs. The flowers are white to pink, often with small red spots on the upper three petals; they are produced in late spring to early summer.

The scientific name schlippenbachii is derived from Baron von Schlippenbach, a Russian officer who collected the species in 1854.

In Korea, it is called cheoljjuk (철쭉) and if the color of the petals is white, the flower is called huincheoljjuk (흰철쭉).^[1][2] The Royal Azalea is commonly chosen as a local symbol in South Korea, by provinces, cities and counties such as Gangwon Province, Gapyeong and Miryang.

It is widely cultivated in many parts of the world; some cultivars bear white flowers. The fruit is egg-shaped and oval, 1.5 cm (0.59 in) long, with glandular hair, which ripen in October. Azaleas are poisonous and can not be eaten.
Hardiness Zone: 4

NATIVE RHODODENDRON AZALEA 'GOLD STRIKE Zone: 3

is a small dense evergreen shrub with a stiff upright habit and long dark green foliage. Clusters of tunnel shaped pale yellow flowers bloom in late spring. A very versatile plant that prefers morning or partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.
We raise these in 1ga, full gal, 3 gal, and 5 gal

Height: 2’-4’

Spacing: 3’

Spread: 2’-4’

Type: BLOOMING SHRUB
ZONE: 3

AZALEA RHODODENDRON AMELIA ROSE-Aromi Group Hybrid-Clusters of Double Pink Blooms Zone 7

• Beautiful, rich pink, double rose-like 2" blooms are born in early spring. A beautiful evergreen azalea hybridized by Dr. Aromi of Mobile Alabama.
• Part sun to Filtered shade
• Blooms in early to Mid-Spring
• Height: 6' H and 6' W low growing
• Mass plantings – specimen – foundation – borders or hedge
• Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies
• We raise these in sizes: 1-4" Starter Plugs, 1-Gal, Full Gal, 3-Gal, and 5-Gal at various times of the year.
• Evergreen broadleaf
• Zone 7

AZALEA RHODODENDRON SPRING SENSATION-Aromi Group Hybrid-Clusters of Double Pink Blooms Zone 5

• Large, full, rounded clusters of soft pink, fragrant flowers are borne in late spring on this deciduous hybrid azalea. A beautiful evergreen azalea hybridized by Dr. Aromi of Mobile Alabama.
• Full sun to Filtered shade
• Deer resistant
• Blooms in early to Late-Spring
• Height: 6'-8' H and 4'-6' W low growing
• Mass plantings – specimen – foundation – borders or hedge
• Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies
• We raise these in sizes: 1-4" Starter Plugs, 1-Gal, Full Gal, 3-Gal, and 5-Gal at various times of the year.
• Deciduous
• Zone 5

AZALEA RHODODENDRON DANCING RABBIT-Aromi Group Hybrid-Clusters of Golden to Orange Red Spicy Fragrant Blooms Zone 6A

• Large, full, Clusters of Golden to Orange Red Spicy Fragrant Blooms
  A beautiful evergreen azalea hybridized by Dr. Aromi of Mobile Alabama.
• Full sun to Filtered shade
• Deer resistant
• Blooms in early to Early to Mid-Spring
• Height: 6'-8' H and 4'-6' W low growing
• Mass plantings – specimen – foundation – borders or hedge
• Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies
• We raise these in sizes: 1-4" Starter Plugs, 1-Gal, Full Gal, 3-Gal, and 5-Gal at various times of the year.
• Deciduous
• Zone 6A

AZALEA NATIVE RHODODENDRON nudiflorum-PERICLYMENOIDES-PINK Fragrant Blooms Zone 4

• Pinxterbloom, Shinners Pink
• From Appalachian Native Plants-a Tennessee Non-profit nursery dedicated to the Propagation, Production, and Preservation of Native Ornamental plant species
  

• Partial shade
• Flowers are Pink to White Fragrant
• Deciduous
• 6-12+ Feet tall and wide at maturity
• Mature Form: Upright
• North American Native Ornamental Rhododendron
• Parts of plants and honey from flowers poisonous to humans
  
• We raise these in sizes: 1-4" Starter Plugs, 1-Gal, Full Gal, 3-Gal, and 5-Gal at various times of the year.
• Zone 4

• The plugs next to the coke can are the actual azaleas in stock!! We also raise them in Full-gal and 3-gal. and 5-Gal. Depends on the time of the year as to whether we have all sizes in stock or not.
• Rhododendron viscosum (L.) Torr. Swamp azalea, Clammy azalea, Cory azalea Ericaceae (Heath Family) Synonyms: Azalea viscosa, Rhododendron coryi USDA Symbol: RHVI2 USDA
• Native Status: Native to U.S.
• Deciduous. Clammy azalea is a loose, open, deciduous shrub growing to 12 ft. in width, but averaging only about 3-5 ft. tall. The leaves, clustered at the end of branches, are 1 1/2–3 1/2 inches long and 5/8–1 1/2 inches wide, deciduous, lustrous, green on both sides, with short stems.
• Fragrant...Blooms May to July. The sweet-scented flowers are white to pale pink, with a lavender tube slightly enlarged at the base, 1 1/4–1 3/4 inches long with 5 narrow, petal-like spreading lobes. The 5 stamens are extended. Fall foliage is orange to maroon.
• This typical wetland shrub is sometimes called the Clammy Azalea because of its very sticky corolla. The species name means sticky in Latin. The flowers appear after the leaves.
• Do not plant near Black Walnut or Butternut as will slowly kill the azalea.
• Plants are shipped out on Mondays,Tuesdays,Wednesdays, and Saturdays... I take great care in wrapping plants to assure they arrive safely, but sometimes the Post Office gets careless and damages the package. I only ship plants to lower 48 states, Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Protectorates, and APO/FPO address no international shipping at this time, but am working on same on a country by country basis! If there are any certificates, special regulations for your state, or special shipping costs above and beyond what normally occurs in my regular shipping to the lower 48 states...buyer is responsible to tell me and pay any additional costs incurred...as an example I just shipped to Puerto Rico, though with no problem...I'm thinking, if I ship to Alaska, for instance, I would need to do that during the summer and add heat packs...again, up to the buyer to tell me what is necessary, as you have received shipments before and you know better what is needed!!
• Zone 4

• We grow these in Starter Plug, Full gal., and 3-Gal., although not all are in stock year round.
• Rhododendron austrinum (Small) Rehd. Orange azalea, Florida Flame Azalea, Yellow azalea Ericaceae (Heath Family) Orange azalea grows 8-10 ft. high and forms a rather loose, multi-stemmed shrub. Twigs are reddish- brown in the winter. The fragrant, yellow, orange or almost pure red flowers occur 8-15 together. Flowers are tubular in shape with protruding stamens and open before or with the leaves. Plant Characteristics Duration: Perennial Habit: Shrub Leaf Retention: Deciduous Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Leaf Complexity: Simple Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual Size Class: 6-12 ft. Bloom Color: White , Red , Orange , Yellow Bloom Time: Mar , Apr
• USA: AL , FL , GA , MS , NC Native Habitat: Wooded bluffs; woodland stream banks USDA Native Status: L48(N) Light Requirement: Part Shade Soil Moisture: Dry Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8) Soil Description: Well-drained, sandy soil.
• Conditions Comments: One of the easiest native rhododendrons to grow, requiring no special pampering.
• Plants are shipped out on Mondays,Tuesdays,Wednesdays, and Saturdays...
• I take great care in wrapping plants to assure they arrive safely, but sometimes the Post Office gets careless and damages the package.
• Zone: 6

• Rhododendron prunifolium Common Names: pruneleaf azalea Family: Ericaceae (heath Family)
• Description Plumleaf azalea blooms with spectacularly showy flowers in mid to late summer - later than any other North American wild azalea.
• Flower colors are variable between shrubs, and may be salmon pink, orange or crimson red. The individual flowers are funnel shaped, with a tube about 2 in (5 cm) long, and an opening almost 2 in (5 cm) across. They are borne in clusters of 5-8. The pistil and five stamens are very long, extending 2-3 in (5-7.5 cm) beyond the petals. The flowers are not fragrant.
• Deciduous. Plumleaf azalea is a deciduous shrub that gets 10-15 ft (3-4.5 m) high with a spread of 6-8 ft (1.8-2.4 m). The leaves are completely hairless and 2-4 in (5-10 cm) long. The buds for next season's flowers are already formed when the plant is in bloom. There are several named selections with distinctive flower colors available in the trade.
• DISTRIBUTION: Rhododendron prunifolium has a very small geographic distribution, occurring naturally only in southwestern Georgia and southeastern Alabama. It is usually found in forested, sandy ravines along streams that drain towards the Chattahoochee River. The most famous stands of this gorgeous rhododendron are at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Light: Plumleaf azalea does best with morning sun and afternoon shade. The warmer the summers, the more important that afternoon shade becomes. Plumleaf azalea can even be grown in near complete shade, but it probably won't bloom as profusely. Moisture: Like the other southeastern American rhododendrons, plumleaf azalea likes a moist, sandy, acidic soil. The soil should not be allowed to completely dry out. Never add lime.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5. Although plumleaf azalea can be grown in zone 5, it performs best further south.
• Propagation: Plumleaf azalea can be grown from seed collected after allowing the capsules to dry on the plant. Young, fast growing stem tip cuttings taken in spring can be started in moist sand. Semi-ripe cuttings can be rooted in autumn. Usage Plumleaf azalea belongs in a woodland garden, perhaps along a creek or semi-shaded pathway. Plant two or three under a big live oak, or some tall pines. Blooming in July, after so many flowering shrubs have petered out, plumleaf azalea is very welcome in the garden. This is a favorite native azalea! Features There are literally thousands of named rhododendron species, varieties, hybrids and cultivars. Various species occur in North America, Europe, Asia (especially India, Burma, Tibet and southwestern China), and even in New Guinea. Some are trees to 100 ft (30 m) tall, some are ground creepers less than a foot (30 cm) tall, and some are even epiphytic on other plants. Many are fabulous ornamentals, cherished by gardeners everywhere. The Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening devotes 48 pages of very small type to the Rhododendron genus!

• Rhododendron maximum, Rosebay Rhododendron
• We have three forms of Rosebay Rhododendron:
• The species range extends from New York State and New England southward to northern Georgia and Alabama, principally in the mountain systems that comprise the Appalachian chain. Although hardy in eastern Canadian gardens, Rhododendron maximum does not penetrate naturally into Canada. While there are historical accounts from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, none of them, to my knowledge, have been authenticated. In its native range, rosebay rhododendron (also known as great-laurel or great rhododendron) thrives along cool, moist streams in the shade of hemlocks and a rich myriad of hardwoods.
• More rarely, it will mix with other rhododendron species on moist, exposed, high elevation sites where the resultant vegetation community is known as a 'heath bald'. The smooth leaves (among the largest of eastern rhododendron species at 20-25 centimetres or eight inches long) are arranged in a whorl at the end of each branch. As a broadleaf evergreen, its leaves remain year round. Among rhododendron species its leaves are the first to droop and curl up tightly when the temperature drops below 0C (32F), a strategy to prevent moisture loss in the leaf tissue.
• It is very shade-tolerant and can survive and even flower (lightly) under the canopies of many forest species. It looks its best in partial sun along the edge of a woodland garden, although exposures to strong sun at mid-day in summer and strong late-winter sun are best avoided, especially in northern climates where the ground can freeze for six or more weeks. Exposure to late winter sun will significantly warm the leaves, causing moisture loss, and when the roots are frozen, the plant is robbed of its ability to replenish moisture to its leaves. This explains why rhododendrons in northern gardens are more frequently killed by winter desiccation than the absolute low temperatures they experience. In cold climates, artificial shading in winter from southern exposures can make a big difference in rhododendron survival.
• The flowers are subtle ranging from faint pink (almost white) to, more rarely, a deep full pink. The colour is always darker in the buds just prior to opening. While most rhododendrons flower in spring or early summer in advance of stem and leaf development, the flowers of rosebay rhododendrons open in mid- to late July, with the result that they are somewhat hidden among the newly expanded vegetative growth.
• Rhododendron maximum is a member of the diverse heath family, Ericaceae, and has similar cultural requirements to others in this group. Acidic soil rich in leafy organic matter (especially decayed oak and pine needles) is best. A layer of leaf litter in winter is important to minimize the number of freeze/thaw cycles that can damage the fine shallow root mass. Rhododendrons hate having the soil worked around their base as this damages the fine rootlets. In the wild, rosebay rhododendrons prefer the slopes adjacent to mountain streams, but they do not appreciate getting soggy wet feet.
• Good drainage is important. That said, if planted under or among other trees and shrubs (especially maples), R. maximum will need supplemental watering during dry spells to successfully compete with the established and often aggressive root systems of the larger trees. Transplanting in spring is optimal. If the plant is container-grown, loosen up the soil ball slightly and soak it for a couple of hours before planting to ensure that the plant is fully hydrated. Although at home in a woodland setting, rosebay rhododendron can also grace the shrub-border, adding texture year-round. And, despite its potential to achieve substantial sizes in the wild, it rarely exceeds two to three metres (six to 10 feet) in cultivation. This may make it the ideal choice for the gardener who has been too intimidated to try a broad-leaved evergreen rhododendron, especially in northern growing zones. The challenge is finding R. maximum in nurseries. It has never found favour with landscaping enthusiasts because it lacks the flower profusion of its cousins such as R. catawbiense. R. maximum can most reliably be found in specialty nurseries featuring native plants

Rhododendron MARYDEL atlanticum

Common Name(s):

· Coastal Azalea

· Dwarf Azalea

This plant has high severity poison characteristics.

See below

Description

Dwarf azalea, is a compact, loosely-branched, stoloniferous, suckering, deciduous shrub in the Ericaceae (blueberry family).. Typically it matures to 2 to 3 feet tall and as wide, but infrequently rises to as much as 6 feet tall. Plants which mature to 1 to 2 feet tall are often commonly called dwarf azalea in recognition of their small size. It is a woody, evergreen or deciduous shrub that spreads by underground stolons.

This azalea is native to coastal plain areas from New Jersey and Pennsylvania south to Georgia.

They prefer full sun to partial shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained soil, they don’t like “wet feet” which leads to root rot. Mulching the soil with needles, bark, or compost will help it stay moist and manage a consistant soil temperature. Place plants where they can be protected from strong winter winds and frosts as leaves can burn and flowers can be damaged.

This species is often used in azalea breeding programs because of its potent flower fragrance.

Fire Risk: This plant has a medium flammability rating.

Seasons of Interest:

Blooms: Spring Nut/FruitSeed: Fall

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Rhododendrons are susceptible to insect and disease problems. Diseases include canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, and powdery mildew. Full sun can scorch the leaves and the roots rot if the soil does not drain well. This plant is frequently damaged by deer.

HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN!

For suitable alternatives, see this video created by Charlotte Glen as part of the Plants, Pests, and Pathogens series.

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Rhododendron calendulaceum

Common Name(s):

· Flame Azalea Gold summerville

This plant has high severity poison characteristics.

Description

Flame azalea, is an upright, loosely branched deciduous shrub in the Ericaceae (blueberry) family that typically matures to 4-8' (infrequently to 10-15’) tall and to 8-10’ wide. It is native primarily to woodland slopes and mountain balds in the Appalachian Mountains from Pennsylvania to Georgia.

It needs a few hours of direct sun. It is a slow plant to become established. It is loosely branched plant with an upright habit. It's excellent for naturalistic landscape.

This species is an important parent of many deciduous azalea hybrids.

The common name of flame azalea is in reference to the purported resemblance of the upright flower buds to candle flames.

The thin gray-brown bark is showy and adds winter interest in the garden with its finely shredded appearance.

Seasons of Interest:

Blooms: Spring, summer Nut/Fruit/Seed: Late summer

ZONE 5

Rhododendron vaseyi

Common Name(s):

· Pinkshell Azalea

Phonetic Spelling

rho-doh-DEN-dron vah-SAY-ee

This plant has high severity poison characteristics.

See below

Description

Pinkshell Azalea is a woody, evergreen or deciduous shrubs that is native only to the mountains of NC in acidic moist and wet substrates near bogs and streams. It can grow up to 15 feet tall with a rounded irregular habit. It is an early blooming azalea and the pink flowers appear before the leaves making them stand out even better. The flowers lack the trumpet form of most native azaleas and are flatter in shape. Fall foliage is red to burgundy if it gets some sun.

AZALEA NATIVE RHODODENDRON Pink Ember REDDISH PINK BLOOMS Zone 6

• Rhododendron Pink Ember REDDISH PINK BLOOMS

• · Rhododendron 'Pink Ember' (Rhododendron bakerii x R. viscosum)
  x arborescens

  · Earl Sommerville for its very compact form (3ft tallxwide).

  · REDDISH PINK flowers with yellow blotch bloom late spring-early summer.

  · Plant in partial shade.
  · Zone 6

• Rhododendron maximum, Rosebay Rhododendron
• We have three forms of Maximum Rhododendron: Roseum Maximum-blooms white to light pinkish purple, English Roseum-blooms lavender to pink, and Roseum Elegans-blooms darker purple than English.
• The species range extends from New York State and New England southward to northern Georgia and Alabama, principally in the mountain systems that comprise the Appalachian chain. Although hardy in eastern Canadian gardens, Rhododendron maximum does not penetrate naturally into Canada. While there are historical accounts from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, none of them, to my knowledge, have been authenticated. In its native range, rosebay rhododendron (also known as great-laurel or great rhododendron) thrives along cool, moist streams in the shade of hemlocks and a rich myriad of hardwoods.
• More rarely, it will mix with other rhododendron species on moist, exposed, high elevation sites where the resultant vegetation community is known as a 'heath bald'. The smooth leaves (among the largest of eastern rhododendron species at 20-25 centimetres or eight inches long) are arranged in a whorl at the end of each branch. As a broadleaf evergreen, its leaves remain year round. Among rhododendron species its leaves are the first to droop and curl up tightly when the temperature drops below 0C (32F), a strategy to prevent moisture loss in the leaf tissue.
• It is very shade-tolerant and can survive and even flower (lightly) under the canopies of many forest species. It looks its best in partial sun along the edge of a woodland garden, although exposures to strong sun at mid-day in summer and strong late-winter sun are best avoided, especially in northern climates where the ground can freeze for six or more weeks. Exposure to late winter sun will significantly warm the leaves, causing moisture loss, and when the roots are frozen, the plant is robbed of its ability to replenish moisture to its leaves. This explains why rhododendrons in northern gardens are more frequently killed by winter desiccation than the absolute low temperatures they experience. In cold climates, artificial shading in winter from southern exposures can make a big difference in rhododendron survival.
• The flowers are subtle ranging from faint pink (almost white) to almost lavender depending on the eye of the beholder. The color is always darker in the buds just prior to opening. While most rhododendrons flower in spring or early summer in advance of stem and leaf development, the flowers of rosebay rhododendrons open in mid- to late July, with the result that they are somewhat hidden among the newly expanded vegetative growth.
• Rhododendron maximum is a member of the diverse heath family, Ericaceae, and has similar cultural requirements to others in this group. Acidic soil rich in leafy organic matter (especially decayed oak and pine needles) is best. A layer of leaf litter in winter is important to minimize the number of freeze/thaw cycles that can damage the fine shallow root mass. Rhododendrons hate having the soil worked around their base as this damages the fine rootlets. In the wild, rosebay rhododendrons prefer the slopes adjacent to mountain streams, but they do not appreciate getting soggy wet feet.
• Good drainage is important. That said, if planted under or among other trees and shrubs (especially maples), R. maximum will need supplemental watering during dry spells to successfully compete with the established and often aggressive root systems of the larger trees. Transplanting in spring is optimal. If the plant is container-grown, loosen up the soil ball slightly and soak it for a couple of hours before planting to ensure that the plant is fully hydrated. Although at home in a woodland setting, rosebay rhododendron can also grace the shrub-border, adding texture year-round. And, despite its potential to achieve substantial sizes in the wild, it rarely exceeds two to three metres (six to 10 feet) in cultivation. This may make it the ideal choice for the gardener who has been too intimidated to try a broad-leaved evergreen rhododendron, especially in northern growing zones. The challenge is finding R. maximum in nurseries. It has never found favour with landscaping enthusiasts because it lacks the flower profusion of its cousins such as R. catawbiense. R. maximum can most reliably be found in specialty nurseries featuring native plants
• Zone 5

• Rhododendron maximum, Rosebay Rhododendron
• We have three forms of Maximum Rhododendron: Roseum Maximum-blooms white to light pinkish purple, English Roseum-blooms lavender to pink, and Roseum Elegans-blooms darker purple than English.
• The species range extends from New York State and New England southward to northern Georgia and Alabama, principally in the mountain systems that comprise the Appalachian chain. Although hardy in eastern Canadian gardens, Rhododendron maximum does not penetrate naturally into Canada. While there are historical accounts from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, none of them, to my knowledge, have been authenticated. In its native range, rosebay rhododendron (also known as great-laurel or great rhododendron) thrives along cool, moist streams in the shade of hemlocks and a rich myriad of hardwoods.
• More rarely, it will mix with other rhododendron species on moist, exposed, high elevation sites where the resultant vegetation community is known as a 'heath bald'. The smooth leaves (among the largest of eastern rhododendron species at 20-25 centimetres or eight inches long) are arranged in a whorl at the end of each branch. As a broadleaf evergreen, its leaves remain year round. Among rhododendron species its leaves are the first to droop and curl up tightly when the temperature drops below 0C (32F), a strategy to prevent moisture loss in the leaf tissue.
• It is very shade-tolerant and can survive and even flower (lightly) under the canopies of many forest species. It looks its best in partial sun along the edge of a woodland garden, although exposures to strong sun at mid-day in summer and strong late-winter sun are best avoided, especially in northern climates where the ground can freeze for six or more weeks. Exposure to late winter sun will significantly warm the leaves, causing moisture loss, and when the roots are frozen, the plant is robbed of its ability to replenish moisture to its leaves. This explains why rhododendrons in northern gardens are more frequently killed by winter desiccation than the absolute low temperatures they experience. In cold climates, artificial shading in winter from southern exposures can make a big difference in rhododendron survival.
• The flowers are subtle ranging from faint pink (almost white) to, more rarely, a deep full pink. The colour is always darker in the buds just prior to opening. While most rhododendrons flower in spring or early summer in advance of stem and leaf development, the flowers of rosebay rhododendrons open in mid- to late July, with the result that they are somewhat hidden among the newly expanded vegetative growth.
• Rhododendron maximum is a member of the diverse heath family, Ericaceae, and has similar cultural requirements to others in this group. Acidic soil rich in leafy organic matter (especially decayed oak and pine needles) is best. A layer of leaf litter in winter is important to minimize the number of freeze/thaw cycles that can damage the fine shallow root mass. Rhododendrons hate having the soil worked around their base as this damages the fine rootlets. In the wild, rosebay rhododendrons prefer the slopes adjacent to mountain streams, but they do not appreciate getting soggy wet feet.
• Good drainage is important. That said, if planted under or among other trees and shrubs (especially maples), R. maximum will need supplemental watering during dry spells to successfully compete with the established and often aggressive root systems of the larger trees. Transplanting in spring is optimal. If the plant is container-grown, loosen up the soil ball slightly and soak it for a couple of hours before planting to ensure that the plant is fully hydrated. Although at home in a woodland setting, rosebay rhododendron can also grace the shrub-border, adding texture year-round. And, despite its potential to achieve substantial sizes in the wild, it rarely exceeds two to three metres (six to 10 feet) in cultivation. This may make it the ideal choice for the gardener who has been too intimidated to try a broad-leaved evergreen rhododendron, especially in northern growing zones. The challenge is finding R. maximum in nurseries. It has never found favour with landscaping enthusiasts because it lacks the flower profusion of its cousins such as R. catawbiense. R. maximum can most reliably be found in specialty nurseries featuring native plants