Rhodotypos scandens
Relatively trouble-free. Tolerant of a variety of soils and environments, particularly dryness and shade. Commonly becomes straggly if growing in a site that is too dry or too wet. […]
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Rhus aromatica
A highly variable species in both ultimate height and fall foliage color. Color probably also varies with soil type, possibly as a function of moisture content. Plants are native to dry, sandy, and rocky soils, and usually color well under these conditions. Useful for bank stabilization since it develops roots on stems touching the soil. […]
Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-low’
‘Gro-low’, as the name implies, is a very low-growing (and popular) female cultivar. Rhus aromatica is native to dry, sandy, and rocky soils, and usually colors well under these conditions. Useful for bank stabilization since it develops roots on stems touching the soil. It also suckers. Can spread too quickly for some sites (spreading rhizomes). […]
Rhododendron × ‘P.J.M.’ (P.J.M. Hybrid Group)
One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become a dirty looking lavender soon after opening. Quite variable in form and flower color. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices. […]
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Rhododendron × ‘Aglo’ (P.J.M. Hybrid Group)
‘Aglo’ is a compact grower and early bloomer. One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices. […]
Rhododendron × ‘Elite’ (P.J.M. Hybrid Group)
‘Elite’ is a large, vigorous rhododendron and one of the earliest P.J.M. cultivars to bloom. One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become a dirty looking lavender soon after opening. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be […]
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Rhododendron × ‘Holden’ (Shammarello Hybrid Group)
Compact plant with a long bloom season. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices. […]
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Rhododendron × ‘Olga Mezitt’ (P.J.M. Hybrid Group)
‘Olga Mezitt’ is a vigorous rhododendron with pink flowers. One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become dirty looking soon after opening. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices. […]
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Rhododendron catawbiense
The Catawba Rhododendron is considered to be one of the hardiest rhododendron species. Beautiful plant when it is used in mass. Flower color of the species does not combine well with some other flower colors. Flower color bleaches out in high pH. Subject to winter burning of foliage in exposed sites near the limits of […]
Rhododendron catawbiense ‘Lee’s Dark Purple’
The compact, but wide and bushy ‘Lee’s Dark Purple’ is common in commerce. Avoid harsh, dry, windswept sites. Subject to winter burning of foliage in exposed sites near the limits of its range. Withstands -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Flower color bleaches out in high pH. Interveinal chlorosis can also occur in high pH soils. Sulfur can […]
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