Hybrids

Evergreen shrub with loose trusses of 3-4 pure white flowers flushed pink in bud, One of the first semi dwarf scented rhododendrons hardy enough for most areas. Surprisingly bud hardy too, but we recommend a sheltered position. Good for tubs., April

Neat compact shrub with an upright habit, ideal in a open site. Geranium scarlet flowers in neat trusses., late May

Upright spreading habit, stayi ves. Pale apricot flowers in loose trusses. Distinctive colour; have seen it looking very good planted next to the shrub rose 'Nevada', late May-June

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Outstanding variety. A low growing, medium sized compact shrub with deep green, glossy, rounded leaves. Bears pink buds which open to creamy-white flowers with pink flushes. Requires neutral or acid soil. ., early May

Upright spreading shrub, staying compact when planted in a sunny sheltered position. Narrow dark green slightly hairy leaves. Delicate cream flowers, flushed pink, trumpet-like. Distinctive and worthwhile., late May-June

Flowers open pale yellow with a pink blush and crimson blotch and fade chinese yellow. Compact dark glossy foliage., May

Orange and red with a dark red spotting,, Unusual. Large glossy foliage covers this wide full plant., May-June

This plant grows into a magnificent mound of green with bright fiery red flowers., May-June

Very compact low growing variety, matt green leaves, with an orangey fawn indumentum below. Large bright red flowers in loose trusses., April-May

Pure white rolled back at the edges with a lime/yellow blotch, May

Large pink buds open to a pinky white, which fades to a pure white in sun; long lasting flowers in a tall upright truss. Fine old hybrid, introduced in 1896., May

Bud red, blooms red on a low growing but upright plant with shiny dark twisted leaves., April

Very attractive compact shrub with red growth buds in winter. Khaki green leaves with creamy fawn indumentum below. freely produces large bright cherry pink flowers,, May

Rosy flower buds open to pure white, fragrant, stained green flower. elongated evergreen green foliage, May

The form in cultivation is a hybrid. True species may be the same as, and the correct name for, Rh ambiguum., April

Early flowers of pink-red trumpets in a lax flower head on a compact, low evergreen shrub., April-May