Species

Frilly White flowers, Dark glossy green foliage is tightly held against this compact plant (Ord of Manchester1853), May

Compact shrub if grown in full light.. Attractive light brown peeling bark. Dark green leaves,hairy above and fringed with longer stiff hairs. white flowers. Confused with R Snow Lady., March-May

Compact shrub if grown in full light.. Attractive light brown peeling bark. Dark green leaves,hairy above and fringed with longer stiff hairs.Deep rose flowers., March-May

Tree like in habit with long dark green leaves, scented white or pink flowers., June-July

Flowers campanulate, scarlet or scarlet-crimson, sometimes with darker spots within and with blotched nectar pouches. This form of Rh barbatum lacks the characteristic bristles on the leaf stalk. Name now invalid., March-April

Spreading habit, bristly twigs, attractive reddish brown peeling bark. Dark green hairy leaves. Creamy yellow flowers. Needs shelter from cold winds., May

Neat erect species. Dark green leaves covered with soft hairs. bright rose flowers., April-May

Distinguished by its variegated foliage, leaves are long and narrow with silvery margins and irregular leaf tips. Flowers are orchid pink, May-June

Upright species, may grow beyond 2m in a mild garden. Prefers a north wall. Mid green narrow leaves, scented white flowers with a gold throat.. Makes a good cold greenhouse plant., April-May

Evergreen, dome shaped rhododendron of neat, compact habit. Fully hardy. Broadly oval leaves are silvery at first, maturing to deepest green, and are brown felted beneath. In late spring has funnel shaped pink flowers that fade to near white., May

Attractive upright shrub with narrow dark green leaves, deep maroon young stems and leaf stalks. Large waxy white flowers,flushed pink with a red throat., April