Shrub Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Rhododendron × 'Aglo' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) [Aglo Rhododendron] '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. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Rhododendron catawbiense [Catawba Rhododendron] 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 its range. Both flowers and foliage are of equal value in the landscape. Cultivars are usually less hardy than species.… Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub Purdue Plant Doctor Available Rhododendron catawbiense 'Chionoides' [Chionoides Rhododendron] White flowers have the yellow centers and make numerous dome shaped trusses. The broad, dense plant is easy to grow and has attractive, narrow foliage. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub Purdue Plant Doctor Available Rhododendron catawbiense 'Mrs. C.S. Sargent' [Mrs. C.S. Sargent Catawba Rhododendron] Flower color bleaches out in high pH. Subject to winter burning of foliage in exposed sites near the limits of its range, however, this is a good cultivar for cold areas. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Rhododendron catawbiense 'Pearce’s American Beauty' [Pearce's American Beauty Catawba Rhododendron] Flower color bleaches out in high pH. Subject to winter burning of foliage in exposed sites near the limits of its range. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Rhododendron × 'Elite' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) [Elite Rhododendron] '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 prevented by good cultural practices. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub Purdue Plant Doctor Available Rhododendron × 'Holden' (Shammarello Hybrid Group) [Holden Rhododendron] 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. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub Purdue Plant Doctor Available Rhododendron × 'Northern Starburst' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) [Northern Starburst Rhododendron] One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become a dirty looking mauve-lavender soon after opening. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available Rhododendron × 'Olga Mezitt' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) [Olga Mezitt Rhododendron] '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. Audio Recording AvailablePurdue Plant Doctor Available
Shrub Purdue Plant Doctor Available Rhododendron × 'Victor' (P.J.M. Hybrid Group) [Victor Rhododendron] The compact and slow-growing cultivar 'Victor' is the earliest of the 'P.J.M' Hybrid group to bloom. One of the most cold tolerant flower buds of the evergreen rhododendrons. Flowers can become a dirty looking lavender soon after opening. Susceptible to a large number of pests and diseases, which can largely be prevented by good cultural practices. Purdue Plant Doctor Available
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