Rhododendron (Ivory maximum x Sunspray
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Rhododendron (Ivory maximum x Sunspray
ELEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS Rhododendron (Ivory maximum x Sunspray) Rhododendron 'Consolini's Windmill' Rhododendron (Ivory maximum x Sunspray) A nice late yellow we received as a seedling from Chris Trautmann back in the mid 90's. He tells us the cross was made by the late Dr. Tom Ring and Chris grew some of the seed. Hardy yellows are scarce and late-blooming ones even more so. This has beautiful dark green foliage in bright light and not too much direct sun or the leaves may yellow. Zones 6-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron (maximum x calophytum) Dr. August Kehr. Large leaves on a robust grower. The flowers are pink to white and sit on the rosette of large leaves in a most regal manner. Zones 6-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 pg. 4 Rhododendron 'Carolina Spring' (sport of catawbiense 'Boursault'). Thomasson. A variegated leaf form of 'Boursault' with irregular creamy streaks and splashes throughout the leaves. The flower is the same purply-pink as 'Boursault'. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Caroline' (fortunei ssp. decorum hybrid). Gable. Named for one of Gable's daughters, the loose trusses of large flowers are light orchid pink and moderately fragrant with narrow light green leaves. A large growing plant and one of the best performers for the East Coast. Popular for hybridizing, as recent research has shown it to be resistant to fungal root diseases. Zones 5-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 18-24", 3 gal. $60 Rhododendron 'Barmstedt' Rhododendron 'Carte Blanche' ('Sammetglut' X yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'). Hachmann. Rosy-red flowers with darker edges holds their color well and are displayed beautifully on a low-growing mound with recurved dark green leaves. Buds young and is perhaps the best overall grower of the Hachmann introductions. Named in honor of Herr Hachmann's home town in Germany. Looks great even when not in bloom! Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 3 gal. $55 (R. brachycarpum X 'Bonfire'). Shapiro. White funnel-shaped and ruffled-edged flowers are set off by brilliant yellow spots on the dorsal lobe. Domed trusses of 18-20 flowers open from pink buds, which age quickly to white. Retains color longer on outside and on margins. Compact and vase-shaped with exceptional dark green glossy foliage. A good performer. Zones 5-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Betty Hume' Rhododendron 'Charles Loomis' (fortunei x unknown). Dexter/Baldsiefen hybird. A mid-May bloomer that will not be easily upstaged. Ruffled and fragrant, multi-colored pink 4" flowers have heavy substance. The upright trusses are displayed on a medium growing sun-tolerant plant with the characteristic large matte-green fortunei-type leaves. A "top-of-theline" Dexter. Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 ('English Roseum' X hyperythrum). John Thornton. The species R. hyperythrum shows great heat tolerance. Our plant of the hybrid 'Charles Loomis' endures our hot summers and never shows any ill effects. Buds heavily, with rounded trusses emerging first as blush pink quickly turning white, much like a yak hybrid. The narrow and glossy recurved leaves are retained for 3-4 years. Zones 5-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron 'Cadis' Rhododendron 'Cherries and Merlot' ('Caroline' X fortunei ssp. discolor). Gable. One of the last to bloom in what we call the midseason (May 25 for us), 'Cadis' puts on a floriferous show with its fragrant ruffled light-pink trusses with yellow deep in its throat. Zones 6-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 [('Pretty Baby' x pachysanthum) X ('Rosevallon' x 'Rubicon')='Whid Bee']. Fujioka. Stunning new hybrid with red-purple leaf bottoms. Upper leaf surface is glossy dark green and flowers are glowing red. Plant is very dense, compact and mound shaped. This plant may have a better chance of tolerating eastern gardens than 'Rosevallon'. Zones 6-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 3-6", 1 quart $20 Rhododendron 'Calsap' Rhododendron 'Consolini's Windmill' ('Catalgla' X 'Sappho'). Michener. A show stopper! 'Calsap' combines the hardiness of 'Catalgla' with 'Sappho' to produce a super hardy, upright grower. White flowers with a bold purple flare on the upper lobe in a formal truss. Sets a prodigious amount of seed and should be dead-headed after flowering to maintain vigor. Zones 4-7. H: 6-7 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 2 gal. $35 (unknown Dexter parents). Consolini. A sensation in bloom! The picotee-type flower is red edged with white on a fast growing plant with good habit and shiny foliage. Best in dappled shade. Tony Consolini was Charles Dexter's gardener for many years and a noted hybridizer in his own right. Zones 5-7. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 18-24", 3 gal. $60 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. ELEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS Rhododendron 'Cynosure' Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley' Rhododendron 'Cynosure' Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley' ('Essex Scarlet' x fortunei). Shapiro hybrid. The Shapiros considered this their best plant and many agree. A medium-sized plant, wider than tall that buds up heavily even in full shade, but also does well in sun. The full pink trusses in late May have a distinctive rust-colored flare in the throat of each flower. The name says it all because it is a center of attraction! Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 18-24", 3 gal. $60 24-30", 3 gal. $75 (Dexter/Bosley 1035 x Lee’s Dark Purple). Bosley Nursery. The closest thing to the royal purple color of 'Purple Splendor' in a zone 5 hardy plant? Perhaps. In late May flower buds of rich dark purple open to medium purple with a dark flare on the upper lobe. The plant habit is bushy and compact with nice dark green foliage. Not recommended for areas with very hot summers. Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron decorum 'Gable's Hardy White' (seed collected in the wild). Gable. This is a tough decorum. It is a well-clothed but open grower that eventually becomes a large plant. The leaves are a dark shade of green and the flowers are large white in an ever-so-slightly loose truss. Zones 5-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Dexter's Champagne' (parentage unknown). Dexter. The name is an apt one; the fragrant flowers are buff with faint highlights of pink, apricot, and yellow. The foliage is moderately glossy and olive green in color. Zones 5-8. H: 6-7 ft. W: 6-7 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Dexter's Honeydew' (parentage unknown). Dexter. Few rhododendrons can rival 'Dexter's Honeydew' for fragrance, filling the air when in full bloom. The medium-sized plant forms a mound wider than high with a tendency to sprawl, but pinching when young will help shape it. Large 4", flatfaced flowers are soft pink and white, set off by large olive-green leaves. Choice! Zones 6-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Dexter's Peppermint' RAREFIND NURSERY STAFF Jason Austin – BS Ornamental Horticulture (Delaware Valley College). Jason is our head grower and manages the activities associated with all our greenhouses. He is responsible for our carnivorous plant program. Katherine “Kitty” Hlubik – BS in Plant Science (University of Delaware). Kitty oversees customer service, order procurement and processing, through shipping, as well as maintaining our databases and mailing list. Irving “Irv” Paulus – BS in Economics (Wheeling College) and MBA in Marketing (Fairleigh Dickinson University). Irv handles the finance, marketing and general management of the nursery. Ron Rabideau – BS in Plant & Soil Science (University of Massachusetts). Ron is our discoverer of new plants and works on the catalog, plus hybridizing new crosses. He also is our physical plant repair contact – both mechanical and technical. (probably a fortunei hybrid). Dexter.. As the name implies, fragrance is the name of the game, and "peppermint" nails it perfectly. Flower color is a mixture of pale pink lilac to white with yellow green spotting in the throat. Plant is upright and floriferous. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 William “Bill” Smith – BA in English & History (Glassboro State College). Bill is primarily our sales guru but, along with Jason, has become an expert on carnivorous plants. Rhododendron 'Dick Brooks' Jerry van de Sande – BA in English (Rutgers). Jerry is one of our propagators but equally important, our primary carpenter. (Dexter's Giant Red X yak, Whitney dwarf form). cross by Charlie Patterson, registered by George Hibben. Humorously described as a cross between a Great Dane and a Chihuahua, it's an exceptionally worthy addition to our "kennel" of offerings. Deep pink buds open to large light pink flowers turning pure white with a contrasting red spot deep in the throat. Matte-finished leaves are thick and leathery with a thin layer of indumentum. Zones 5-7. H: 4-5 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Glenn White – Landscape Management (Cook College). Glenn is our primary propagator and is responsible for up-grading and increasing our production capability and quality. He also manages our social media networks. www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 5 ELEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS Rhododendron 'Excelsior' Rhododendron 'Janet Blair' Rhododendron 'Excelsior' Rhododendron 'Harold Amateis' Opening from deep pink buds to blush-colored flowers, this is a tough, durable and beautiful yak hybrid from Heinje Nursery in Germany. Leaves are thick in texture, providing an attractive foil for the flowers which appear later than most yaks. Reportedly very cold hardy-try it and let us know! Zones 5-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 3 gal. $50 15-18", 3 gal. $65 (maximum X strigillosum). Amateis/Baldsiefen. The new growth is fantastic. Long, narrow, upright fingery shoots are covered with red bracts and hairs. Mature leaves are relatively narrow, very dark green and heavily textured. Flowers of deep, pure red in ball trusses will knock you out. Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Francesca' Rhododendron 'Helen Everitt' ('Britannia' X 'Dexter 202'). Hybrid by A. Consolini & A. Savella in 1971.. A tall growing plant with buds that are almost black-red as they open. The flowers are a deep carmine red in a large spectacular truss. A great very cold-hardy red for late midseason display. This was the answer to the blue-red color of 'Nova Zembla' which had been the hardy red choice for northern climates. Zones 5-7. H: 5-0 ft. W: 5-0 ft. 18-24", 3 gal. $65 (two unknown Dexter hybrids). Everitt/Fuller hybrid. The trusses, made up of 4 inch pure white highly fragrant flowers, are often partially double. They look stately and handsome on this medium to large-sized plant. The flowers are remarkable, but the intense fragrance is the real story. Zones 6-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Ghost' Rhododendron 'Helsinki University' Delp. NEW! Flowers are pristine white opening late (early June here) after most others have finished. Leaves are very dark green. Parentage is 75% native maximum with 25% yak. What this gives you is a plant that looks much like maximum in flower and leaf, with a much more refined and compact habit from the yak genes. Zones 5-8. H: 3-4 ft.. W: 4-6 ft.. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 (R. brachycarpum (as ssp.tigerstedtii) open pollinated). Uosukainen. Tough as nails, this Finnish beauty is medium in height and extremely cold-hardy. Light pink flowers sit in jaunty fashion atop its glossy green foliage. This one stands out among the many other varieties in our nursery for its clean "brachycarpum-type" foliage and rounded plant habit. Zones 3-6. H: 5-6 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 15-18", 3 gal. $55 Rhododendron 'Grace Seabrook' Rhododendron 'Heritage Best Orange Salmon' ('The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague' X strigillosum). Seabrook. One of the earliest eleps to bloom, "Grace" has many fans! MidApril brings a "wake-you-up-in-the-spring" red, in full trusses of large flowers further enhanced by large dark green leaves. Give it a protected location in Zone 6 or warmer. Similar to 'Taurus', but her flower buds are green and she blooms about a week earlier. Zones 6-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Great Smokey' Rhododendron 'Ingrid Mehlquist' (vernicosum X 'Hardy Giant'). Haag. This is a vigorous plant with large soft lilac pink trusses topped off with a vivid reddish-purple blotch deep in the throat. A hardy "big one" that deserves wider attention. Zones 5-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 ('Besse Howells' X yakushimanum). Mehlquist. Frilly white flowers emerge from pinky-lavender buds in small but very full and abundant trusses. An exceptional rock-hardy yak hybrid with great foliage. The low, compact plant buds heavily from a young age and has been identified in scientific studies as being highly resistant to phytopthera (root rot disease). Zones 4-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Hachmann's Picobello' Rhododendron 'Janet Blair' ('Hachmann's Kabarett' X 'Schneespiegel'). Hachmann. NEW! White as snow with a blackberry eye, the ruffled 3-inch flowers are striking. The plant is small and compact, in 10 years only about 3 feet high and 4 feet wide, Beautiful glossy dark green foliage. Winter hardiness to about -10°F. Both parents grow well here so this should too. Zones 6-7. H: 30-36 in. W: 40-48 in. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 pg. 6 (parentage unknown). most likely Jack Cowles. Of unknown origin, this has unusual pastel peach-colored trusses. It has proven to be an excellent and satisfying plant with no winter damage here in central NJ, in over 20 years. Somewhat lax growth habit, but the color is lovely, with healthy medium matte-green foliage and a hint of tan indumentum. Quite distinctive! Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 (unknown). Dexter/Leach. A perennial "good doer"! Large ruffled lavender-pink flowers topped off by a yellow blotch appear the third week of May. Parent of many lovely offspring, she's not only cold hardy but tolerant of heat and moderate shade, with glossy foliage and mounding habit. Dependable and attractivejust like the girl next door! Zones 5-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 15-18", 3 gal. $55 2-3', 3 gal. $65 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. ELEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS Rhododendron 'Jonathan Shaw' Rhododendron makinoi Rhododendron 'Jonathan Shaw' Rhododendron 'Love Child' ('Melanie Shaw' X 'Brenda Lee'). Jonathan Leonard. Distinctive 3-inch wide flowers of vivid violet-purple shading to a strong purplish-red center with a prominent black flare, held in ballshaped trusses of 19 florets. Lush wavy-edged foliage on a well-branched plant. Zones 5-7. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 3 gal. $55 ('Wild Affair' X 'Kristin Marie'). Hank Schannen. The offspring of 'Wild Affair' x 'Kristin Marie'need we say more? She's a late bloomer and a beautiful bicolor, with pinky-red edging a white center- well worth waiting for! Well-endowed with medium green, long pointed leaves. Hank Schannen made the cross and Jerry van de Sande came up with an inspired name for a real beauty. Zones 6-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 24-30", 3 gal. $65 Rhododendron 'Kabarett' Rhododendron 'Mac Kantruss' ('Hyperion' X 'Diadem'). Hachmann. One of our favorites! Spectacular light lavender flowers with a touch of lilac spotting and darker purple blotch, edged with ruffles. Deep green and very glossy foliage on a compact plant. A topnotch plant from the world-famous Hachmann Nursery in Germany and a standard in its color group. Zones 5-7. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 ('Degram' X 'Atrier'). Gable. Flowers are clear rose-pink with a red eye rather late in the season, usually the first week of June here in central NJ. This is a rare Joe Gable hybrid that is seldom offered. Zones 6-7. H: 4-6 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 24-30", 3 gal. $55 Rhododendron 'Kalinka' ('Morgenrot' X ['Mars' x yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada']). Hachmann. A low-growing beautiful shrub with dark green, lightly indumented leaves that show off its yak background. This is a compact shrub that needs no pruning. The flowers are a strong rose pink that fade to lighter pink but hold their color better than other yakushimanum hybrids. Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", $25 Rhododendron 'Kerns' Violetta' (unknown cross). Kerns. The flower is a large light lavender with a strong deep purple blotch. As it tends to be an open grower when young, pinch the new growth, and you will be rewarded by a bushier, vase-shaped plant. Zones 6-7. H: 7-8 ft.. W: 4-5 ft.. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Irv and Jerry making a rain barrel Rhododendron 'Lady of June' Rhododendron 'Maid For Shade' ('Lady Eleanor Cathcart' x decorum). Dexter. A very large growing and distinctive plant grown by John Wister at Swarthmore, PA and later at Tyler Arboretum from seedlings he was given by Dexter in 1945. The very large leaves show R. maximum influence as do the late June pink flowers. Leaves also have a distinctive bend or arch shape sometimes seen in R. arboreum hybrids. Zones 5-7. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 We're still trying to find more about this plant's history- but it's from the Shapiros and is a good grower that stands out after the main bloom season is past. Pink and prettily ruffled flowers in a nicely rounded truss are set off by dark green leaves. The plant gets quite large and prefers shade. Plant detective needed! Zones 6-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 24-30", 3 gal. $65 Rhododendron 'Last Hurrah' Rhododendron makinoi ('Belle Heller' x R. aureum). Leach. NEW! A very odd rhododendron in that in blooms reliably in September! Nice medium sized trusses are white with a small yellow flare on the upper lobes. Leaves are attractive dark green on a very low growing, dense, semi-dwarf plant. Don't expect much bloom in the spring, it's a fall thing! Zones 5-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 This would still be a garden gem just for its leaves, which are long and narrow and arranged around the stems like the ribs of an umbrella. New growth is covered with white tomentum and the plant habit is dense and rounded. Flowers are pink turning white and held in a compact truss. This species does well in the Northeast. Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $35 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 7 ELEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS Rhododendron 'Marjie Kay Hinerman' Rhododendron 'My Jane' Rhododendron 'Marjie Kay Hinerman' ('Nassau Red' X 'Dexter's Honeydew'). Hinerman. Truly an unsung hero(ine), Midwest bred 'Marjie Kay' has attractive medium pink ball trusses in mid-late May, on a dark green, glossy leaved plant. But it's the plant habit that is the real story. A naturally compact variety that's low and spreading. An outstanding plant that is NOT a prima donna- she plays well with others! Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 24-30", 3 gal. $65 Rhododendron 'Marquis of Waterford' A heavy bloomer, whose red flowers with a lighter center shading to white flowers very late, extending the season. Leathery leaves on a well-branched plant. Zones 6-7. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 pg. 8 Rhododendron metternichii - aka degronianum subsp. heptamerum 'Jerry's Glossy Leaf' Native to northern Japan. This species has pale through deep pink flowers, sometimes lined with deeper pink inside. The evergreen leaves have a lush reddish brown indumentum. It makes a dense, mounded plant, spectacular year round! Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 3 gal. $55 Rhododendron metternichii (aka degronianum subsp. heptamerum) (degronianum var. heptamerum). van de Sande. Despite the confusing name, this is a good looking plant. This species is native to northern Japan, has pale to deep pink flowers, sometimes lined with deeper pink inside. The evergreen leaves have a lush reddish-brown indumentum. It makes a dense mounded plant, spectacular year 'round! Try one and see what you've been missing! Zones 5-7. H: 3-5 ft. W: 3-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Max Tietjens' Rhododendron 'Mist Maiden' ('Dexter’s Champagne' X 'Dexter’s Honeydew'). E. Walbrecht, cross 1972; Marie Tietjens, reg. 1997. From a cross of two classic, scented Dexters, how can this not be good? Large, super fragrant, 7-lobed flowers in multitudes of big creamy trusses opening from light pink buds cover this compact growing plant. A spot of yellow-green deep in the throat of each flower provides attractive contrast. Zones 6-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 David Leach. A vigorous grower tolerant of adverse conditions, with a large truss. Blooms earlier than other yaks but with typical yak "appleblossom" flowers. Foliage is dark green with thick tawny indumentum. Leach was convinced this seed-grown selection was pure R. yakushimanum. Hank (and others) thought it screams yak x smirnowii. Zones 4-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Maximum Roseum' Rhododendron 'Moser's Maroon' (maximum hybrid). The flowers are pinkish with a hint of lilac, held upright in a pleasing, full, dome-shaped truss. The leaves are narrow and deep matte green. The plant is upright and grows large. It blooms late, often around Memorial Day or later. Zones 5-7. H: 6-0 ft. W: 4-0 ft. 24-30", 7 gal. add extra shipping $95 unknown parantage. NEW! Deep dark red blooms with black spotting on the upper lobe open late in rhody season on this vigorous upright plant. A very old variety from the UK whose parentage has been lost. Ron thinks he can see some R. maximum involved due to a couple features- late bloom, shape of leaves and new growth, growth habit, and hardiness. Zones 6-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'May Moonlight' Rhododendron 'Mrs Peach' (Dexters, open pollinated from Everitt Estate). OP, selected by Wister. NEW! Incredibly fragrant blooms cover this creamy flowered beauty in early May. It was introduced by renowned horticulturist John C. Wister, former director of both the Scott and Tyler Arboreta, selected in 1960 from hundreds of seedlings originally given to him in 1947. Still ranks today among the most fragrant varieties. Zones 6-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 ('Maximum Roseum' X 'Skipper'). Schannen. Hank's cross produced several plants of interest- this one has very full, compact trusses of a lovely peachy-pink and light yellow blend. It's been baptized "Mrs Peach". Good foliage, plant habit and grows like the proverbial "weed". Slightly later bloom than most eleps. We like it a lot and predict it will become a standard. Zones 6-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 15-18", 1 gal. $30 18-24", 3 gal. $60 Rhododendron 'Mendosina' Rhododendron 'My Jane' NEW! Well-shaped trusses of about 17 gorgeous red/purple/pink flowers with dark red flares on the upper lobes. Flowers late May-Early June. Broadly upright compact growth habit, 10-year-old about 40 in high, 55 in wide. Hardy to about -8°F. '(Kokardia' X 'Ignatius Sargent'). Hachmann. Zones 6-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 ['Arctic Gold' X ('Hardgrove's Deepest Yellow' x 'Phipp's Yellow' (# 32)]. Anderson/ Bondira/Jasionowski. We've finally gotten more 'My Jane', our alternative to 'Capistrano'. Large 8" trusses of gold buds open to big light yellow flowers on a rugged, tall-growing plant with great olive-green foliage. NJ breeders Alan & Shirley Anderson made this cross and "Dr.Jaz" was so impressed that he named it for his wife. Zones 6-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 3 gal. $75 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. ELEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS Rhododendron oreodoxa var. fargesii Pink Form Rhododendron 'Rabatz' Rhododendron oreodoxa var. fargesii Pink Form Rhododendron 'Rabatz' ('Double Date' X 'Erato'). Hachmann Nursery. The name means "ruckus" or "uproar" in German and this variety may certainly cause an uproar in the world of red rhododendrons. Brilliant cardinal red flowers in full trusses appear in May on compact growing plants, unusual for reds. We must grow it for a few years more to see if it's as good as we think. It looks great so far! Zones 6-7. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 18-24", 3 gal. $55 One of the very earliest blooming large-leaf (elepidote) varieties to open here. This makes quite a splash in early to mid April in central NJ. Our original plant is very compact and about 5-6 feet after about 15 years. It is an easy to grow species. Bright pink buds open to flowers of the same color. Zones 6-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron pachysanthum A rare species from a few high mountains in Taiwan, certainly a contender for the most attractive foliage of any rhododendron. New growth covered with white to brown indumentum which changes to golden tan, wearing off during the summer, yet retains a thick layer underneath the leaves. Pink buds, white flowers. Not for beginners. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $35 10-15", 1 gal. $45 Rhododendron 'Pearce's American Beauty' (possibly 'Mrs. C. S. Sargent' X 'Dr. H. C. Dresselhuys'). Pearce in the 1930s, named by Watson, 1983. Hard to walk past this one! A distinctive plant with an overall formal effect, but the deep rose flowers set off by a gold flare are definitely NOT! The compact, full truss sits on an "Elizabethan collar" of wide dark green leaves. Very cold hardy and a robust grower which is becoming more popular. Zones 5-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 18-24", 3 gal. $60 Rhododendron 'Pure Sex' ('Janet Blair' X 'Loderi Venus'). Tom Ring. A lovely flower and plant with a hard to forget name! The romantically scented and appealing soft lavender flowers have no stamens or anthers, those are the male parts, giving the flowers a simple pure look. The name thus refers to the most "pure" of the genders. Zones 6-8. H: 4-6 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron 'Purple Passion' ('Purple Splendour' X 'Catalgla') PP9981. Blough. When we're asked for a good purple rhododendron,'Purple Passion' has become our standard answer. It hails from the "icebox" of western PA where winter temperatures can reach -20°F. Trusses of medium purple flowers with a white flare on the upper lobe. The plant is upright and vase-shaped, with deep green leaves. Zones 4-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'R. O. Delp' ('Lodestar' X 'Mary Belle'). Delp. One of the best creations and introductions of Weldon Delp ever. This prolific breeder must have really liked it because he named it for his father: Ronald Otto Delp. Beautiful light pink in rounded trusses on a plant with great leaves. Has proven itself to be a good parent for breeding yellows. Zones 5-7. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Hank Schannen’s CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS WITH RHODODENDRONS To inject some humor into Hank’s talks on rhododendrons, he began providing a handout to reduce planting and care problems. Then a funny thing happened. Since we began using it, we noticed a decline in questions about how to handle rhododendrons and azaleas. It turns out it helps and that’s no joke. So here it is. 12 CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Drainage Drainage Drainage Drainage Drainage Drainage Acid pH Dappled shade Able to water when needed If containerized, loosen roots (viciously) When in doubt, plant HIGH!! Hmmmm – More DRAINAGE!!! 9 WAYS TO KILL A RHODODENDRON 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Site on the southwest corner of a house Full sun Heavy clay soil Wet – poor drainage Down spout nearby Plunk the containerized plant into the ground with root ball in pristine condition 7. Ignore #1 – #7 Criteria 8. Ignore #12 Criteria 9. Ignore #12 Criteria www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 9 ELEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS Rhododendron 'Red River' Rhododendron 'Spätlese' 'Spatlese' Rhododendron 'Red River' Rhododendron 'Sneezy' [maximum 'Mount Mitchell' X ('Mars' x 'Fanfare')]. Leach. This plant is a late bloomer, tall, full truss of 16-19 flowers and the large, longish leaves of maximum. The flowers are larger than maximum, bright red with a white throat and small yellow dorsal flare. Zones 5-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", $30 (yakushimanum x 'Doncaster'). Waterer, Sons & Crisp hybrid. The idea of growing each plant of the famous Seven Dwarfs series is appealing to the Disneyphile but not practical in the Northeast. 'Sneezy' seems to be the exception. The flowers are rose with a lighter throat which is enhanced by dark red spotting to create a flare. Low growing with midseason bloom. Zones 5-7. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Ring's Monarch' Rhododendron 'Solidarity' Domed trusses of lovely ruffled pink flowers accented with a golden yellow blotch in mid-season. Gorgeous dark green leaves are quite sun tolerant and always look great, free of leaf spots. Does much better here than 'Scintillation' and of a similar color so obviously we prefer it. Don't think of this as "just another pink"! Zones 6-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 (yakushimanum X 'The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague') or the reverse. Schannen. Our signature plant! Hank Schannen hybridized this winner, with luminous extra-large flowers combining red, pink and white hues as they age and new buds open. The vigorous, wider than tall plant has dark green leathery foliage. Southerners report it to be one of the best eleps for its excellent heat tolerance. Very special! Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 18-24", 7 gal. add extra shipping $125 Rhododendron 'Rockbridge' ('Maxecat' X hyperythrum). M. Stillwell/W. Lefever. NEW! Very easy to please plant has several distinctive qualities. Elegant tall trusses of white flowers have heavy red speckles on the upper lobes open from pink buds. The new growth occurring with the flowers has matching red coloration. These trusses contrast beautifully with the especially dark black-green matte leaves. Zones 5-8. H: 4-6 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Shrimp Girl' (yakusimanum X Fabia Group). Waterer/Crisp. We believe this to be the best of the yak x 'Fabia' crosses for our climate. It's a plant of low, spreading stature with small gray/green leaves. The flowers are mostly pink with an sherbet orange cast. It buds young and consistently, blooming in the middle of May. It presents an exotic look in a kaleidoscope of color. Zones 6-7. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Silberreif' (sport of 'Catawbiense Grandiflorum'). H. Renken. Some variegated plant fanatics will search the globe for new and different forms. That's how we acquired our original cuttings of 'Silberreif' from Germany. The variegated leaves of this variety are very prettily "embroidered" with a silvery margin around the edges. The name is an accurate depiction, as "silberreif" means "silver frost" in German. Zones -. H: 4-5'. W: 4-5'. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 pg. 10 Rhododendron Southgate® Divine™ = 'Lisenne Rockefeller' ('Catalode' X hyperythrum). Thornton. R. hyperythrum hybrids have recently become popular as they are tolerant of the heat and humidity prevalent in much of the eastern US. 'Lisenne Rockefeller' was named for the wife of the former Governor of Arkansas and is a pretty white with red freckles. Zones 5-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron 'Silver Sovereign' Rhododendron 'Spätlese' 'Spatlese' (R. yakushimanum X smirnowii). Morris/ Schannen. Compared to the other plants of this cross, this one is the fastest and tallest grower. It is somewhat more upright than wide, remains well clothed, and has excellent silvery-white compact trusses. Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 3 gal. $60 (unknown, possibly R. discolor). G.D. Böhlje (1955). Extend the bloom season! Flowers the first week of June. Winelovers know the German name 'Spaetlese' means "late harvest", for sweeter grapes picked late in the season. Big deep pink, ruffled, funnel-shaped flowers have red interior flecks. Glossy dark green leaves and vigorous, wide upright habit. Wunderbar! Zones 6-7. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. ELEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS Rhododendron 'Spectacular' Rhododendron 'Yellow Baby' Rhododendron 'Spectacular' Rhododendron 'Wine and Roses' unknown, prob has fortunei. J.C. Cowles hyb., named J. Beautler, registered by Sandwich Club. Aptly named, this Heritage Plantation plant has superb large rounded trusses of very fragrant large medium yellow-pink flowers from peach buds. Bold markings of yellow-green enhance the upper three lobes. Zones 5-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rosevallon' hybrid. Ken Cox Glendoick Gardens. NEW! The unique feature is that the undersides of the leaves are deep red-purple and masses of bright pink flowers. This is a completely new and exciting feature in rhododendrons. We do not know of the ultimate hardiness and growability of this variety so we cannot guarantee them. Zones 6?-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 3-6", 1 quart $20 Rhododendron 'Tapestry' Rhododendron 'Wyandanch Pink' ('Purple Splendor' X catawbiense hybrid). Mezitt. Light purple flowers with a deeper purple flare cover this plant in late May. From a distance, the flowers display a tapestry of contrasting shades. It is a compact grower of medium size, as wide as tall. It is one of the hardiest purples. This grows in full sun in windswept fields at Weston Nurseries in central Massachusetts. Zones 5-7. H: 4-5'. W: 4-5'. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 (parentage unknown). Dexter. A classic Dexter, this has become one of our top 10 plants for the northeast. Tall globes of bright rose pink with a darker pink throat, set off by very large leaves with impressed veins. Slow to bud, but will take almost full sun. It is very tough and can grow to be a stately, well-clothed, magnificent plant. Give it room. Zones 4-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 15-18", 3 gal. $50 Rhododendron 'Taurus' Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince' ('The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague' X strigillosum). Mossman hybrid. This is a spectacular early blooming red rhododendron. A large sized plant with pointed dark green leaves and dark maroon flower buds. The 3.5 inch flowers are a spectacular dark red with black spotting. Zones 6-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 18-24", B&B add extra shipping $125 24-30", B&B $150 ('King Tut' X yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada'). Shammarello. Yaku Prince' has frilled flowers that open from red buds to a chiffon rose pink, then fade to a lighter pink. The plant is compact, low and spreading with matte green leaves and orange-tan indumentum. Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 3 gal. $50 Rhododendron 'True Blue' Rhododendron yakushimanum (degronianum) ssp. yakushimanum 'Phetteplace Form' ((degronianum ssp. yakushimanum x campanulatum) X 'Black Eye'). Dan Bones. Quite possibly the truest to blue color yet in an elepidote rhody! This is very new for us so we haven't even seen it bloom yet, but based upon its parentage, it should grow well here in the east. It was bred by Mike Bones of Florence Oregon. We have a report from France that the plant and flowers tolerate sun well. Zones 6-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron 'Visiting Angels' (catawbiense album X yak or reverse). Pride/ named by Schannen. This hybrid by Pride was unnamed for many years but it deserved something very special. After Hank's best friend Warren Berg passed away, Hank was inspired by the name of Warren's hospice care service, 'Visiting Angels', to name this lovely white-flowered plant with dark green leaves in Warren's memory. Zones 4-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Beautiful glossy green leaves, with pink buds opening to white flowers. May be a smirnowii x yak hybrid. Typical of the 'Ken Janeck' type, but faster growing. Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 2 gal. $85 Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Grande' NEW! Some plants just seem to appear out of nowhere- this is one! It's a good-lookin', medium sized, compact mound with thick tan indumentum on the underside of the relatively large leaves. Buds are pink, opening to white flowers with some yellowish-green spots in the throat. One of the best for silvery young foliage. Zones 5-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $35 Rhododendron 'Vivacious' Rhododendron 'Yellow Baby' ('America' X 'Dr Ross'). Forster, Vineland ONT, Canada, 1961. Canada cold-hardy, 'Vivacious' offers cardinal-red blooms of heavy substance untainted with purple and superb leathery foliage. Ball-shaped trusses with 10 or more flowers. Blooms in late midseason with open funnel-shaped flowers on a medium sized wellbranched plant. Medium green leaves, retained 2 years. Zones 6-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 NEW! Perhaps this name was registered as a joke- it's neither yellow nor small! It IS the largest and fastest growing rhododendron here at RareFind, but was purchased labeled 'Yellow Baby'. It's pink and a grows like a beast. No refunds for purchasers who complain it ain't yellow- we warned you! AKA Goliath and 'Hank's Mystery'. Zones 6-7. H: 6-7 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 11 2015 TALK & WORKSHOP SCHEDULE TALK PRESENTER DATE Hamamalis (Witchhazel) Festival Steve Kristoph February 28th Celebrating Spring Dick & Judith Knott Tyler Hitch Lyman March 21st Native Plants: Weird, Wild & Wonderful Gregg Tepper March 28th Bog Rehab Day Jason Austin & Bill Smith April 25th Rhododendrons Ron Rabideau May 16th Seaside Gardening Jason Austin May 23rd Gardening Bench Workshop Jerry Van De Sande June 6th NJ’s Fascinating Native Plants Kathy Salisbury June 13th Build-A-Bog Workshop Jason Austin & Bill Smith June 13th Build-A-Bog Workshop Jason Austin & Bill Smith July 18th Hydrangeas Ron Rabideau July 25th Build-A-Bog Workshop Jason Austin & Bill Smith August 15th Berries, Bark & Blooms Kathy Salisbury September 12th Cyclamen Jon Lonsdale October 24th Hellebores Snowdrops Additional talks may be added check our website for details. Bio’s of our speakers are also available on our website. www.rarefindnursery.com Gathering Room pg. 12 LEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS Rhododendron 'Amber Lantern' Rhododendron 'Lemon Twist' Rhododendron 'Amber Lantern' Rhododendron 'Faisa' (Keiskei Hybrid). Frank Arsen. This dainty spring charmer is an antidote to winter blues! Yellow flowers with a tinge of pink cover this early blooming (late April to early May) lepidote rhododendron. Small medium green leaves cover a compact plant. A good spring wake up call before the big-leaved rhododendrons begin to bloom. Zones 5-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 (minus, Carolinianum Group, pink flwd. X polycladum Scintillans Group). Delp. A top choice when we're asked for a "foolproof" lepidote. Smoky lavender-blue flowers, with a densely compact, upright form and bronzy foliage. Unlike many lepidotes, our hot, dry summers don't seem to bother it. It's also cold hardy, growing and blooming in MA in an exposed location after reaching -26°F above the snow. Zones 4-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Angel Powder' Rhododendron 'Ginny Gee' ('Epoch' X mucronulatum, white flowered). Delp. Among the best of Delp's lepidote hybrids, this grows in popularity every year as more gardeners discover 'Angel Powder's ethereal beauty. Large white flowers with a subtle pink blush and light pink spotting, on a medium-growing plant with larger leaves similar to R.carolinianum. Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 (keiskei var. 'Yaku Fairy' X racemosum). Berg. Named by Warren Berg after Hank Schannen's wife Virginia, this award-winning favorite is grown around the world. Two-toned pink flowers that turn to pinky-white totally cover this dwarf, small-leafed plant which is both heat and cold tolerant. Foliage turns dark maroon in the winter. Zones 5-7. H: 18-24 in. W: 30-36 in. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Caramou' Rhododendron 'Hank's Snowball' (minus, Carolinianum Group, white flwd. X moupinense). Nearing. Early, very thick and waxy pure white flowers light up the garden in early April. This is one of the first lepidotes to bloom and occasionally you will lose flowers to late spring frosts but it is worth the risk. Forms a compact mound of dark, evergreen leaves that will not get over 4 feet in 10 years. Zones 5-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Hank Schannen. NEW! One of Hank's creations which we've never had enough of to sell until now. Nice very compact plant that stays quite small, loads of light pink buds open to pure white flowers like a dwarf 'Rik' or 'Pikeland'. Limited quantity. Zones 5-7. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Coral-Pink Prologue' Rhododendron hippophaeoides 'Blue Silver' (mucronulatum hybrid x lutescens). Frank Furman. This is one of our favorite plants from the late Frank Furman who bred rhododendrons in northern NJ. Plant grows about 4-5 feet tall and slightly less wide. Evergreen leaves are large and long for a lepidote and attractive apple-green providing a wonderful foil for the gorgeous bright clean pink flowers in Mid April. Zones 6-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 (hippophaeoides hybrid or a selection of the species). unknown. An unusual selection or hybrid of R. hippophaeoides with narrow silvery-gray leaves and lavender-blue flowers. Winter color is bronze. Plant habit is domeshaped. Our stock plant came from Glendoick Nursery in Scotland. Prefers cooler climates; NJ is about the southern limit of it's tolerance for heat and humidity. Zones 5-6. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron diversipilosum (formerly tomentosum) 'Milky Way' Rhododendron laetevirens (AKA 'Wilsonii' or Wilson Rhododendron) Steve Hootman, Rhododendron Species Foundation. 'Milky Way' covers itself with rounded trusses of pure white flowers in mid-spring. While each individual saucer-shaped flower is small, they are grouped in six or seven individual trusses containing up to 20 flowers each. Formerly considered Ledum. Zones 3-6. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 (minus var Carolinianum X ferrugineum). An old reliable yet distinctive and attractive small leaf rhododendron that is rarely seen any more. It resulted from a cross of our native R. Carolinianum with R. ferrugineum, the Alpine Rose of the mountains of Europe. Growth habit is low and dense, leaves narrow. Lavender-pink trusses nestle in the foliage in early May. Zones 5-7. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron 'Fairy Mary' Rhododendron 'Lemon Twist' (keiski 'Yaku Fairy' x 'Mary Fleming'). Berg hybrid. One of the best and hardiest of Berg's Yaku Fairy hybrids. Forms a tight bun similar in habit to 'Ginny Gee', but flowers are more white in color, sometimes tinged with light yellow and pink. Very dark bronze foliage in winter. Great for rock gardens, troughs and small gardens. Zones 5-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 (keiskei var. ozawae x lutescens 'Bagshot Sands'). Dick Brooks. One of the best yellow-flowered small-leaf rhodys for the east coast. Plant has multi-season appeal. Flowers are large yellow followed by striking bronze red new growth. Foliage is dark bronze in the winter. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 13 LEPIDOTE RHODODENDRONS Rhododendron 'Mary Fleming' Rhododendron 'Sugar Puff' Rhododendron 'Mary Fleming' Rhododendron 'Southland' (keiskei x racemosum x keiskei ). Nearing. Some plants play supporting roles rather than starring ones. A great choice for separating the strong colors of other plants in the late April garden, as the combination of pale yellow from R.keiskei and rays of salmon pink from R.racemosum produce a unique effect. Attractive bronzy winter foliage on a reliable performer. Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 (minus var. chapmanii X keiskei). Auggie Kehr. A truly fine lepidote from the late Augie Kehr, 'Southland' has many good features. From chapmanii, it inherited heat and sun tolerance and from keiskei, cold hardiness and an interesting peachy color. It is a semi-dwarf plant that forms a low dense mound of glossy medium green leaves slightly larger than its keiskei parent. Zones 6-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron minus var minus 'Southern Cerise' seedlings Rhododendron 'Sugar Puff' Selected by Ron Miller, Clarence Towe, and Tom Ranney along the shore of Gantt Lake in Southeastern Alabama. An exceptional southern form of minus with vivid pinkish-red flower buds and tubes that open with bright, pinkish-violet petals. Heat tolerance is a given based on its provenance. Grown from seed from the wild plant. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 F. Read/Brigg's Nursery. One unique rhodo! Small, 1.5" long narrow leaves loosely clothe showy red stems of this densely twiggy wonder that buds extremely heavily. As many as 7-8 buds per shoot producing 14-20 flowers in what appears to be one large domed truss of puffy white flowers which cover the plant. Blooms late March to early April. Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Molly Fordham' ('Balta' x minus var. minus Carolinianum Group). Mezitt/Weston Nursery. This has become our white lepidote of choice. Think of it as a PJM-type rhododendron, but covered with trusses of exceptional white flowers in early to mid April, set off by dark green and glossy foliage. Growth habit is compact and upright. As with all lepidotes, provide sharp drainage. Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $50 Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink' (selected clonal species of seedling). Bowers. From the mountains of Korea comes some of the first blossoms of spring, in very early April. This clear light pink selection is well-known as an alternative to lavender. Unlike most other lepidotes, R.mucronulatum is fully deciduous, but compensates with great cold-hardiness. Zones 4-6. H: 4-5 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $40 GIFT CERTIFICATES Gift certificates are available in amounts of $50, $100, $150, $200, $250 and $500. Please indicate on the order form whether you would like us to send the certificate to you or the recipient, and their name and address. We will include a current RareFind Nursery catalog. Gift Certificates now have an expiration date to comply with New Jersey regulations. They are valid for two (2) years from date of purchase. Please add the amount(s) to your order and payment. You may also order gift certificates on our website, by visiting us at www.rarefindnursery.com. Rhododendron polycladum Scintillans Group NEW! A species of lepidote (small, scalyleaved) native to central and northwestern Yunnan in China, where it grows at altitudes of 10-14,000 feet with small leaves and blue-violet flowers. Should only grow to about 3 feet tall and wide. Zones 5-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron sichotense NEW! This member of the dauricum group is very hardy, has larger flowers and is especially evergreen. Lavender-purple flowers are among the earliest to bloom of any rhodos here. Shrub has a dense, upright habit and the foliage turns attractive dark burgundy color in winter. Zones 4-7. H: 4-6 ft. W: 3-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 pg. 14 E L P M A S Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. OFF SITE EVENT SCHEDULE 2015 EVENT DATE PLACE MANTS January 14th - 16th Baltimore, MD Plant-O-Rama January 27th Brooklyn, NY Pine Knot Farm Open House March 6th & 7th Clarksville, VA Lines in the Pines March 8th Hammonton, NJ Pine Barrens Short Course March 14th Stockton College, NJ Hardy Plant Society March Into Spring Symposium March 21st Delaware Valley Community College, Media, PA National Arboretum - Garden Fair April 24th & 25th Washington DC Ladew Garden Festival May 1st & 2nd Fallston, MD Master Gardeners of Mercer County Annual Plant Sale May 2nd Pennington, NJ Sakonnet Garden May 9th Little Compton, RI Trade Secrets May 16th Sharon, CT Native Plant Fair (Jake’s Branch) May 16th Beachwood, NJ Barnegat Bay Festival June 6th Island Heights, NJ Earth Fair June 21st Easthampton, NJ Hardy Plant Society - Fall Gardener’s Market August 22nd Valley Forge, PA PHS Fall Festival (at the Naval Yard) Sept 19th Philadelphia, PA New England Carnivorous Plant Society’s Carnivorous Plant Sale October 3rd & 4th Providence, RI RareFind Nursery staff members do off-site lectures and frequently sell plants at those talks. If you are within driving distance and are interested in having a talk, please feel free to contact us by phone 732-833-0613 or email ‘[email protected]’. pg. 15 DECIDUOUS AZALEAS Rhododendron 'Admiral Semmes' (Confederate Series Azalea) Rhododendron 'Admiral Semmes' (Confederate Series Azalea) ('Hotspur Yellow' X austrinum). Dodd & Dodd. Medium yellow flowers with deeper yellow dorsal flares and pleasing fragrance in May. Lustrous dark green mildew-free leaves turn orangey bronze in fall. One of Dodd's Confederate Series, crosses of Exbury azaleas with the heat-tolerant native Florida azalea. Admiral Semmes' record of 87 Union ships sunk or captured remains unbroken. Zones 5-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron canadense Rhodora Rhododendron austrinum 'Millie Mac' This gal's an all-time favorite with us, both for the spectacular blooms in late April to early May and the vigorous growth habit. Reddish-orange buds develop into large flower trusses of vivid yellow with the added bonus of fragrance, set off by a distinct white margin. Medium green foliage on a plant of vaseshaped habit. Zones 6-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 18-24", 5 gal. add extra shipping $65 Rhododendron arborescens (Sweet Azalea) Rhododendron austrinum Strickland # 44 Heliotrope scent distinguishes one of the most ornamental native azaleas, found from Pennsylvania south to GA and AL. Blooms from late May to August. White or pale pink flowers, often with a yellow flare, have long stamens and purplish-red styles. Mature height is usually well over 5', spreading to a broad clump. Zones 5-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Strickland. NEW! Wild selection of austrinum made by the late Kelly Strickland of Tallahassee, bright red tubes, orange flowers. Very fragrant. Zones 6-9. Grows 8-12 feet. (167-North from Hosford, Fl on State Road 167 North of I-10). Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron austrinum 'Tropical Tetra' NEW! An exceptional form, glowing, luminous yellow with reddish luminescence. found by Ron Miller and Clarence Towe on the delta of Little White River, Santa Rosa County, FL. Clarence Towe's favorite of all the local plants. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Baltic Amber' (R. x gandavense hybrid). Mezitt/Weston Nurseries. Amber-gold flowers in early June grace this wide-upright growing plant. An additional season-long ornamental feature is the striking blue-green mildew resistant foliage. Zones 5-8. H: 4-6 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 24-30", 3 gal. $60 Tiger swallowtail butterfly on R. arborescens Rhododendron atlanticum (Coast Azalea) Rhododendron calendulaceum (Flame Azalea) White and powerfully fragrant flowers on a semi-dwarf, stoloniferous plant with glaucous leaves, forming clumps and rarely growing over 3' tall. Found along the coastal plain from NJ and Pennsylvania south to GA. It often hybridizes or intergrades in the wild with R.periclymenoides in the north and R.canescens in the south. Zones 5-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 (species seedlings). Not for the timid colorist! Spectacular vivid orange to red to yellow flowers give this native its common name of flame azalea. Many forms have orangy blotches and pink overtones. Grows tall (up to 12')and non-stoloniferous. Our plants are grown from seed. Zones 5-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 2-3', 3 gal. $65 Rhododendron austrinum (Florida Azalea) Rhododendron canadense Rhodora Blooms just before midseason and before its leaves emerge. The flowers are extremely fragrant, often in large trusses; the stamens extend far out of the tube. The color varies, from near white, through cream, yellow, to orange. Zones 6-9. H: 5-6 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 pg. 16 Treasured by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thoreau and generations of New Englanders, the native Rhodora flashes its purple blossoms on twisted greyish branches before the leaves emerge, similar to R.mucronulatum of Korea. Found wild along cuts in woods and swampy areas but rarely offered for sale. Prefers colder climates and wet areas. Zones 4-6a. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. DECIDUOUS AZALEAS Rhododendron canescens 'Camilla's Blush' (Piedmont Azalea) Rhododendron canescens 'Camilla's Blush' (Piedmont Azalea) Beasley. A fast growing and very robust selection of this very fragrant native species. Flowers are light pink in large clusters with darker tubes. Zones 5-8. H: 5-0 ft. W: 5-0 ft. 18-24", 5 gal. add extra shipping $65 Rhododendron 'Golden Showers' Rhododendron 'Fragrant Star' (atlanticum X canescens). Briggs. A polyploid (doubled chromosomes) "frankenplant" developed at Briggs Nursery by treating 'Snowbird' with colchicine. Considered by many to be the most fragrant deciduous azalea, with slightly larger, pure white flowers, more substantial leaves and thicker branches but the same beautiful bluish foliage. Zones 4-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 18-24", 3 gal. $60 18-24", 5 gal. add extra shipping $60 Rhododendron 'Charlene Whiddon' Rhododendron 'Framingham' NEW! From the large collection of the late Kelly Strickland Tallahassee Florida. A beautiful yellow-gold and orange, very fragrant. (Old Gold X austrinum Escapata River) #3 Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 6-8 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 viscosum hybrid. Mezitt/Weston Nursery. Valuable for late bloom thanks to its R.viscosum parentage. 'Framingham' has deep pink buds and opens to yellowish-pink with a yellow flare. Shiny dark blue-green foliage is mildew-resistant. Another excellent deciduous azalea from the Mezitts of Weston Nursery in cold central Massachusetts. Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 2-3', 3 gal. $65 Rhododendron 'Chauncey Beadle' (arborescens x calendulaceum ). Medium pink flowers with a yellow blotch; plant is a semi-dwarf natural hybrid that blooms late for us in mid June. Chauncey Delos Beadle was the head nurseryman and superintendent for 60 years at Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate in NC. He cared for over 1,000 azaleas in the Azalea Garden and became a leading authority on native azaleas in the US. Zones 5-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron colemanii 'Flat Creek Tetra' (Red Hills Azalea) According to Ron Miller, this clone has the largest flowers he's found(3") and will bloom later (June)"up there where they don't serve grits for breakfast". This new species was recently split from alabamense as it's a naturally occurring tetraploid. It's stoloniferous and has white flowers. Should also do well further North. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 ft.. W: 4-6 ft.. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron cumberlandense (bakeri) (Cumberland Azalea) Often mistaken for R. calendulaceum in the wild, but this species is rare and blooms late, from June to Aug. after the leaves are fully expanded. Trusses of 4 to 7 flowers, in colors of orange, orange-red, salmon, apricot and clear yellow. Forms a tall bushy shrub, with small deep green or bluish green leaves. Zones 5-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Garden Rainbow' (bicolored gandavensis hybrid open pollinated). Mezitt. Bright yellow flowers appear in June and as they mature, they individually turn orange and pink to create a "tricolor" floral display with all colors appearing at once. Stunning!! Mildew resistant foliage on a wide upright plant. Zones 4-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 18-24", 5 gal. add extra shipping $65 Rhododendron 'Fireball' Rhododendron 'Golden Showers' (unknown). Knap Hill. Tired of soothing pastels? Enliven your garden in mid-May with this rich flame-red flower flared with orange. An upright grower with glossy bronze leaves when they first emerge. Well named--it's really red! Can be slow to emerge in spring, but don't despair- it comes to life and blooms quickly thereafter. Zones 5-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 (viscosum x bakeri). Mezitt. In July, peachy-orange buds open to flowers that are a blend of yellow and pale peach, with a delicious vanilla fragrance. The addition of beautiful shiny foliage makes this a winner for any garden. Like most deciduous azaleas it prefers a sunny site with well drained soil. Outstanding! Zones 5-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 17 DECIDUOUS AZALEAS Rhododendron 'Klondyke' (Deciduous Azalea) Rhododendron schlippenbachii (The Royal Azalea) Rhododendron 'Klondyke' (Deciduous Azalea) (unknown). Knap Hill. A deservedly popular variety for its large trusses of deep golden-yellow blossoms brushed with orange. New foliage is beautiful bronzy-green which turns mahogany in the fall. Plant has broadly upright growth habit. Very fragrant! Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 18-24", 3 gal. $60 Rhododendron 'Late Lady' (unknown). Abundant deep pink fragrant blooms come in late June/early July just when you thought the show was over. Long narrow lance shaped leaves with red petioles grace a vigourous plant. Zones 5-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 Rhododendron 'Lemon Lights' [(Exbury hybrid x atlanticum)OP]. Johnson and Pellett. A favorite with us as this will frequently rebloom in fall, with fragrant lemon-yellow flowers. Blooms prolifically on an upright but rounded shrub with good disease resistance. Plant in either full sun or partial shade. One of the "Northern Lights" series, super-hardy plants from the Minnesota breeding program. Zones 4-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Luke Hill' ('Persian Melon' X austrinum 167-South). Strickland. NEW! From the large collection of the late Kelly Strickland, Tallahassee Florida. This one is a nice pink with a yellow flare. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 18-24", 1 gal. $35 Rhododendron 'Millennium' ('Weston's Sparkler' x Weston's Parade'). Mezitt. Some plants start to look tired in the heat of summer, but not 'Millennium'! An upright-growing shrub with thick blue-green leaves and striking silvery undersides. The flowers are a deep dusty red in early to mid July and hold up well when it's 90 deg; outside. One of the best! Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 2-3', 5 gal. $75 Rhododendron 'My Mary' (Choptank C-1= [atlanticum x periclymenoides] X Gold austrinum). Beasley. Breeder George Beasley wrote: "Our finest seedling from our controlled crosses is a lovely yellow. It has more than I had hoped for - beauty, charm, good tough leaves, good plant form, hardiness and strong pleasing fragrance. Only one name seemed adequate for this fine plant. 'My Mary' was the choice..." Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 15-18", 1 gal. $35 pg. 18 Rhododendron 'Narcissiflora' (unknown). van Houtte. This old timer has been difficult to find but is still on lists of recommended deciduous azaleas for good reason. Clusters of fragrant lemon yellow double flowers on a tough, hardy and vigorous plant with mildew resistant foliage make this a winner. Zones 5-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $50 Rhododendron periclymenoides 'Deep Pink Form' NEW! This is an especially deep pink colored clone of 'pinxterbloom' of Eastern woods. Hardy and easy to grow, its flowering always signals that spring is underway. Unlike most deciduous azaleas, this one blooms well in partial shade. Forms a medium-sized deciduous shrub that mixes well with kalmia, spring bulbs and shade-loving perennials. Zones 5-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 24-30", 2 gal. $50 Rhododendron prinophyllum 'Marie Hoffman' If you love the clove scent of R. prinophyllum but your summers are too hot, try this robust yet still very cold hardy hybrid. Large bright pink flowers are extremely fragrant and grows in full sun to shade. Genetic testing has shown this NOT to be a tetraploid as had been suspected. Zones 4-7. H: 5-6 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $50 Rhododendron prunifolium (Plumleaf Azalea) When other shrubs are merely green, this native of southwestern GA and adjacent AL blooms in stunning colors ranging from pinkish-orange to bright red. It grows along wooded ravines and stream banks, reaching up to 15' tall. Here in NJ it does best in light shade. Zones 6-8. H: 8-12 ft.. W: 4-5 ft.. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron prunifolium 'Dave's Best' Dave Lewis species selection. Blooms in late July. An especialy good red form of prunifolium selected by Dave Lewis in Colt's Neck, NJ. A more robust grower than other clones; seems well adapted to our hot New Jersey summers. Zones 5-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron schlippenbachii (The Royal Azalea) "Royal" is an appropriate name, considered to be among the finest deciduous azaleas. In late April and early May, flowers appear in shades of pink to white as the distinctive whorls of five leaves expand. Native to Korea and SE Asia, it enjoys a slightly higher pH and more calcium than other rhodies. Needs shade to thrive. Zones 5-7. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 15-18", 2 gal. $50 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. DECIDUOUS AZALEAS Rhododendron 'Steve Lawrence' Rhododendron 'Weston's Lollipop' (aka 'Lollipop') (Deciduous Azalea) Rhododendron 'Steve Lawrence' (Kelly's Hybrid speciosum hybrid X native #2). Strickland. NEW! From the large collection of the late Kelly Strickland, Tallahassee Florida. Nice fragrant unusual creamy color. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 4-6 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron vaseyi 'White Find' Flowers are distinctive, with short tubes and petal lobes deeply divided to the base, in shape resembling R. canadense. Blooms occur before the leaves. This is the rare and elegant pure white flowered form, grown from cuttings. Zones 3-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 15-18", 2 gal. $50 Rhododendron 'Weston's Lemon Drop' (Deciduous Azalea) (R. viscosum hybrid X unknown). Mezitt. Peachy buds produce an abundance of light yellow flowers with a lemony aroma. Flowers may last up to two weeks or more in the heat of mid-July. The vigorous upright shrub has small blue-green mildew-resistant leaves turning dark pink-red in fall. Winter stems are a distinctive reddish-brown. Zones 3-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 24-30", 5 gal. add extra shipping $65 Rhododendron 'Weston's Lollipop' (aka 'Lollipop') (Deciduous Azalea) ([viscosum x bakeri] x arborescens). Mezitt. Another winner from Weston Nurseries in Massachusetts! This one has pink flowers with a yellowish flare and a sweet lingering fragrance in mid-June. Mildew-resistant foliage and nice fall color. Plant habit is full and compact. Zones 4-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 18-24", 5 gal. add extra shipping $65 Rhododendron viscosum "Coastal NJ form" NEW! Grown from seed from a plant growing in Pine Beach very near a brackish tidal stream. Plant is multi-stemmed, about 8' high x 3-4' wide and blooms in mid-July with typical sweet-scented white flowers. Zones 4-7. H: 7-8 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron viscosum 'Betty Cummins' (Swamp Azalea) THE BEST METAL TAGS We offer what we consider to be the longest lasting, permanent labels available. Made of a heavier aluminum with a soft core, they become embossed when you write on them with a ball-point pen or pencil. Lewis. Dave Lewis found this pink form of R. viscosum growing along a NJ road near an old toilet seat, so he had a landmark when it was time for cuttings! Nicknamed "Old Toilet Seat" until he decided to register it, Betty Cummins received the recognition for her work in propagating and introducing many new varieties. Zones 5-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 18-24", 3 gal. $60 Rhododendron viscosum 'Summer Hill Blue Leaf' Flower color is the typical fragrant late-blooming white; the difference here is the very glaucous (blue-green) foliage on an upright plant. Thanks to Summer Hill Nursery of Madison CT for providing this notable selection of R. viscosum, which like most of this species prefers moist sites and will tolerate a fair amount of shade. Zones 5-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 1 gal. $35 Rhododendron viscosum var. montanum (Swamp Azalea) This distinctive form of R.viscosum is undoubtedly the best for garden use. The growth habit is low and compact, very different from the normal tall lanky growth of the species. Native to higher elevations in the Blue Ridge Mountians of NC, it has the same late, fragrant white flowers, usually around early to mid-July. Zones 4-7. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 18-24", 2 gal. $50 They are superior to all others we have seen. We discard the aluminum wires that come with them and instead use plastic coated bell wire from the hardware store. Use an 8-10" piece, attach one end to the label and make a large sliding “lasso” at the other end around the branch to avoid girdling. You can also attach them to a pipe or stake with a hole drilled in the end. With your plant order, the price is $20 per box of 100; ordered alone, the minimum order is two boxes plus $6 shipping. (Add to your Order Form in the center.) www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 19 Deer Resistant Species The following is a list of plants noted for their resistance to deer damage. Agastache sp. (hyssop) Amsonia sp. Asclepias sp. (milkweed) Athyrium filix-femina (lady fern) Baptisia sp. (false indigo) Buxus sp. (boxwood) Carex sp. (sedge) Caryopteris sp. (bluebeard) Chamaedaphne calyculata (leatherleaf ) Cunninghamia lanceolata (China fir) Daphne sp. (winter daphne) Dicentra spectabilis (bleeding heart) Diervilla lonicera (bush honeysuckle) Dryopteris erythrosora (autumn fern) Epimedium (barrenwort) Euphorbia amygdaloides (wood spurge) Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree) Helleborus sp. (hellebore) Hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) Hystrix patula (bottlebrush grass) Ilex opaca (American holly) Illicium sp. (anise tree) Jasminum nudiflorum (winter jasmine) Kerria japonica (Japanese kerria) Ligularia dentata (purple-leaved ligularia) Lithodora diffusa (purple gromwell) Lonicera nitida (boxleaf honeysuckle) Lonicera sempervirens (trumpet honeysuckle) Monarda sp. (beebalm) Muhlenbergia capillaris (pink muhly grass) Myrica pensylvanica (northern bayberry) Nyssa sylvatica (black tupelo) Pachysandra procumbens (Allegheny spurge) Panicum virgatum (switchgrass) Pieris japonica (Japanese andromeda) Pinus thunbergii (Japanese black pine) Pycnanthemum sp. (mountain mint) Sambucus nigra (black elderberry) Schizachyrium scoparium (little bluestem) Silphium perfoliatum (cup plant) Solidago sp. (goldenrod) Sporobolus heterolepis (prairie dropseed) Sporobolus wrightii (big sacaton) Stewartia sp. (Stewartia) Thalictrum (meadow-rue) Viburnum dentatum (arrowwood viburnum) Viburnum lantana (wayfaringtree viburnum) Wisteria macrostachya (Kentucky wisteria) Please bear in mind that no plant is deer proof and the habits of deer can vary by region. pg. 20 Epimedium Agastache Helleborus Schizachyrium scoparium Athyrium Ilex opaca Amsonia Daphne EVERGREEN AZALEAS Rhododendron 'August to Frost' Rhododendron 'August to Frost' (R. mucronatum 'Sekidera' var. 'Indica Rosea'). Matlack/Beaudry. Repeat bloomers are the newest trend in evergreen azaleas, but many are not hardy. This is hardy here in Zone 6b, with large white (sometimes sectored with lavender) flowers on a spreading plant. The name is apt as it doesn't bloom in the springunlike most azaleas, it blooms on new growth in August and continues into the fall. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron kiusianum 'Best Pink' Rhododendron 'Gaiety' (Glenn Dale Azalea) Morrison. A lesser-known but excellent Glenn Dale hybrid azalea, 'Gaiety' has large 2-3" pink flowers with a darker blotch in early midseason. The plant habit is erect to broad spreading, reaching 5' tall and wide. Voted one of the best Glenn Dale cultivars, receiving 70 votes in a poll of 100 growers. Zones 6-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 4-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron 'Ben Morrison' Rhododendron 'Hardy Gardenia' (Possibly ['Vittata Fortunei' x 'Louise'] X 'Adzuma no hana'). Morrison hybrid introduced by Creech in 1972. A perennial favorite with customers, this attention-getting bi-color blooms in the early mid-season and features white margined petals with bright splashes of orange pink flames deepening to a darker pink flare in the center. Growth habit is tall, fairly open and hard to miss! Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 (unknown X ['Hexe' x 'Vervaeneanum']). From the Linwood azalea series, developed here in New Jersey, this has become one of our most popular evergreen azaleas. The pure white, fully double flowers really do resemble gardenias. The plant is low growing and dense with dark green foliage. A caveat: The name describes the flower's appearance-it has no scent. Zones 6-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron 'Bixby' Rhododendron 'Hilda Niblett' [(yedoense var. poukhanense x 'Vuyk's Scarlet') F2 (or F3?)]. Weston Nurseries. Clusters of dark red buds open to deep red flowers, on a low and spreading plant. Foliage is very dark green, turning to mahogany red as colder weather moves in. Bred in central Massachusetts. Yes, that means exceptional cold hardiness! Zones 5-7. H: 1-2 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 3 gal. $45 A best seller! 'Hilda Niblett's exceptional flowers are large (4") and spectacular multi-colored blossoms that combine light pink, almost white, and darker pink. Excellent low and rounded plant habit with small bright green foliage. A Gartrell hybrid from Wyckoff NJ. An impressive little shrub that's hard to miss! Zones 6-8. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", $20 10-15", $25 Rhododendron 'Brittney Leigh' Rhododendron 'Irish Eyes' Blue Sterling Nursery. Found as a witches' broom on the variegated azalea 'Brianne', itself a sport of 'Girard's Rose'. This one is a good grower and very attractive in the fall when leaves turn several shades of red and pink. Flowers are rose pink, as you might guess from the parentage. Growth is compact, remaining low and mounding. Zones 6-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Another lovely evergreen azalea introduction from Harry Weiskittel of Marshy Point Nursery in MD. Lovely 3" white flowers are blessed with a rich green blotch spreading from the center. Glossy deep green foliage on a low-medium grower. Blooms in midseason. Limited quantity available. Zones 6-9. H: 3-4 ft. W: 4-5 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 Rhododendron 'Carol Kittel' Rhododendron kiusianum album (White Mountain Azalea) (parentage unknown). Marshy Point Nursery. One of our best-selling evergreen azaleas, 'Carol Kittel' is a delicate pastel beauty with double white flowers. Petal edges are frosted a pale lavender-pink. Habit is upright, full and rounded. Probably hardier than rated. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 Rhododendron 'Feenkissen'(Fairy Pillow) NEW! Kimono Series™ Green-tinged buds open to pure white flowers covering the leaves completely for several weeks in late May to early June. The semi-double flowers also have ruffled petals. Foliage is dark green, shiny and remains attractive during winter. Grows dense in a compact dome-shape. Zones 6-9. H: 8-12 in. W: 18-24 in. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 This is the exquisite white flowered form of the species. Blooms early to mid-May, on a broad plant with dainty dark green leaves. Suitable for the rock garden and bonsai. Zones 5-8. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron kiusianum 'Best Pink' NEW! Not the best name but this plant has been known thus for a long time. It originated at the former Hall Rhododendron Nursery in Drain, OR and was dubbed "best pink" by Harold Greer of nearby Greer Gardens. How can you go wrong with the "Best Pink"? Zones 5-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 21 EVERGREEN AZALEAS Rhododendron kiusianum 'Dwarf Pink' Rhododendron 'Madam Mab Chalon' Rhododendron kiusianum 'Dwarf Pink' NEW! As the name says, this is a diminutive form of an already dainty plant. From the same origin as "Best Pink", the former Hall Rhododendron Nursery in Drain, OR, this was originally dubbed "#6". Great little plant for a rock garden or path edge with clear pink flowers early to mid May in NJ. Zones 5-7. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron macrosepalum var. linearifolium (a selection of macrosepalum). This azalea is strikingly unusual with its long narrow ( 1/8 inch x 2 inches) hairy leaves and strap-like flowers of similar proportions. The flowers look like lavender-pink spiders at the branch tips. Zones 6-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron 'Koromo Shikibu' Rhododendron 'Madam Mab Chalon' Said to be a Kurume hybrid, but is more likely an unknown X R. macrosepalum). We never seem to have enough 'Koromo Shikibu'. Its' mid-season blooms always causes comments, despite the floral competition in our display garden. Long strap-like lavender flower petals spread out in a spidery fashion giving this azalea a very unusual appearance. This can get pretty large, so give it room! Limited quantity. Zones 6-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 10-15", 1 gal. $25 (('Glacier' x 'Tama-giku') x 'Getsutoku'). Gartrell. "Madam Mab" blooms in late May. Her single, 3" wide flowers are white with tints of pink and occasional sectors of stronger pink. Dark green foliage on a mounded plant that is wider than tall. A Robin Hill hybrid from Wyckoff NJ. Zones 6-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 3 gal. $45 CHERRY GROVE FARM RareFind Nursery is owned by Oliver Hamill, a managing partner and one of the owners of Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrenceville, NJ. Cherry Grove Farm is an historic and sustainable 400-acre farm that includes 240 acres of certified organic pasture, set in the heart of Lawrenceville, NJ. We believe in building everything from the earth up, which is why we first and foremost ensure that our land is healthy, thriving, and managed sustainably. Our Farm Store is open every day, offering our farmstead cheese, whey-fed pork, pasture-raised meats, chicken and eggs, as well as a variety of local and regionally sourced goods. All our animals are raised on pasture with no hormones, antibiotics or steroids. During the summer, cheese is made daily. Cheeses produced range from our 40 day old Buttercup Brie to Havilah, an aged raw milk cheese. Watch our cheesemakers in action from the farmstore! Cherry Grove Farm, 3200 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Store Ph: 609-219-0053 (For GPS, please program Route 206 and Carter Road.) pg. 22 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. EVERGREEN AZALEAS Rhododendron 'Maischnee' (May Snow) Rhododendron 'Maischnee' (May Snow) NEW! Kimono Series™ Impressive large, crisp white blossoms! Wide open flowers always face the gaze of the beholder showing a light green flare on the upper petal. Heavy bloom covers the branches to the ends of the shoots. Occasionally produces some petaloid flowers. Low growing and consistently compact. Zones 6-9. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 Rhododendron 'Marshy Point's Humdinger' Marshy Point/Harry Weiskittel. This rebloomer is like the famous bunny that keeps going and going! 'Humdinger' is eye candy for weeks if not months of bloom. Bright magenta-pink double flowers are set off by large velvety green leaves; the plant is mounded and spreading. This is one you won't want to miss- it's like having spring again in the fall! Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 3 gal. $25 R. yedoense var. poukhanense 'Compacta' Rhododendron 'Shapiro's Late Show' Shapiro. From the late Rhododendron breeders Ben and Marion Shapiro of New Brunswick, NJ comes this delightful salmon colored azalea that blooms here in late June! The large flowers have red spotting on the upper lobes. Zones 6-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 Rhododendron 'Squirrel' Cox/Glendoick Gardens. Ken Cox, noted Scottish rhodophile, introduced this bright scarlet evergreen azalea, with long-lasting flowers that hold their color well. A late blooming variety, with a dense low growing habit. Zones 6-8. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron nakaharae pink form Rhododendron 'Susan Oliver' This is a very low growing late blooming azalea with tiny shiny rounded leaves. The flowers are pink and bloom in late June. Zones 6-8. H: 3-6 in. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $30 (nakaharae hybrid). Jim Cross. An excellent nakaharae hybrid with double white flowers overcast with the barest hint of pale orchid. A most unusual color for this type of hybrid because the brick red flowers of the parent usually predominate. A ground hugging mat of glossy dark green foliage. Exceptional! Zones 6-8. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron 'Rice Kernel' Rhododendron 'Vivation' (unknown, but probably a Satsuki). A seldom blooming azalea, the flower when it does bloom, is a salmony red. 'Rice Kernel' refers to the leaves, which are linear, about a half inch long and arranged in whorls, giving the plant a soft almost furry appearance. Zones 6-8. H: 4-6 in. W: 2-3 ft. 6-10", 1 gal. $20 James Harris. On first glance you might look at this and say: Oh, another white evergreen azalea. But take another look. The buds are ever so lightly blushed with pink and when open the large flowers have a faint pink glow in the throat. There is a mass of lime green speckles on the upper lobes which takes things to a new level of beauty. Zones 6-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 5-6 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron 'Saint Moritz' Rhododendron 'Yae shojo' ('Nancy of Robin Hill' x 'Shinnyo-notsuki'). Pete Vines. A bounty of beautiful 2-1/2" to 3" white formal double rosebud form with 15-20 overlapping petals and strong green blotch open late May. Fine dark green foliage, hardy to -5F, very nice. Pete Vines' azaleas are very highly regarded. Zones 6-9. H: 1-2 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 One of our first azalea acquisitions, but we've never listed it until now. AKA 'Yaeshaeo' here at RareFind, it's one of the earliest evergreen azaleas to bloom, in a bright scarlet red. The flower is a hose-in-hose "double" on an upright growing plant. The Japanese name translates as "two girls".(Yae = double, shojo = girl) Zones 6-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 Rhododendron 'Shannon Obaker' Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense 'Compacta' (Korean Azalea) Harry Weiskittel. Single flowers in a beautiful clear shade of pink with white star shaped centers. These flowers have a brilliant "glow". Named in memory of Shannon Obaker, the Baltimore Orioles team's Director of Community Outreach. Hybridized by Harry Weiskittel of Marshy Point Nursery. Zones 6-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 2-3 ft. 10-15", 1 gal. $25 (R. yedoense var poukhanense). Orchid-lavender flowers are lovely combined with yellow and white lepidotes that bloom at the same time. Zones 5-7. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft. 15-18", 2 gal. $35 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 23