Rh. 'Mandalay'
Deep red, waxy flowers in a loose truss appear in early spring. Compact bush to 1.2m. (September) |
Rh 'Marquis of Lothian'
A New Zealand hybrid with very large, almost wax-like rich pink flowers that are paler within. Very floriferous, the 'Marquis' needs a sheltered position and protection from intense sunlight. Grows to 2.0m+. (October) |
Rh. 'Maurice Skipworth'
The scented, pale, soft lemon yellow flowers open from chartreuse buds. An upright and open plant it grows to 1.2-1.5m and needs some protection from frost. NZ hybrid (October) |
Rh 'May Day'
Lax trusses of 5-9 orange-red to bright red flowers appear early in spring. Light brown coloured indumentum on leaves that are medium to dark green. Compact habit to about 1.3-1.5m, and wider. Can be susceptible to bark split in very cold climates, so position carefully in affected areas. (September-October) |
Rh. 'Michael's Pride'
The lovely creamy-yellow, tubular flowers, up to 18cm long, on this burmanicum hybrid are striking, especially coming as early as they do. Slight fragrance. New leaves are tinged bronze and contrast well with the flowers. An upright plant to about 1.3-1.5m.
Dislikes wet feet even more than most rhododendrons, so site accordingly. (August) |
Rh. 'Midnight'
Red-purple, frilled flowers carried in trusses of about 16, are blotched with red. Glossy, deep green foliage on an open bush that will grow to 1.8-2.0m. Pinch back shoots to maintain a better shape. (October) |
Rh. 'Misty Moonlight'
Scented, lavender pink flowers are carried in rounded trusses. Round, glossy leaves with purple petioles on an open bush to 1.2m (September) |
Rh. 'Moonwax'
Pinkish-mauve flowers with a dramatic deep yellow centre are carried in full trusses of up to 12. Wider than tall, 'Moonwax' grows to 2.0m+ and has light green leaves. Best in light shade. (October) |
Rh. 'Mr President'
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Rh. 'Mrs Betty Robertson'
Lovely pale yellow flowers, flushed with cream, fade to a creamy-yellow. Conspicuous red spotting in the centre of the flower. A compact bush growing to 1.3-1.5m with pointed, dark green leaves, and rough to the touch. Prefers light shade. (October) |
Rh. 'Mrs Furnival'
Rosy-pink flowers, with a deep yellow flare, carried in a truss of up to 14. Slow with a compact habit to about 1.5-1.7m. Tolerates warmer climates and sun, but can suffer frost damage to the buds in very cold areas. (October) |
Rh. 'Mrs G.W. Leak'
Rosy-pink flowers with a dark reddish-brown to wine flare at the throat are carried in a truss of up to 12. Upright and compact, 'Mrs G. W. Leak' grows to 1.8-2.0m but can attain more. Can suffer insect damage. (September-October) |
Rh. 'Mount Everest'
A slight fragrance from pure white flowers with brownish spotting, carried in round trusses of 10-12, sometimes almost obscuring the foliage. Leaves a dullish green and grows to about 1.5m. (September-October) |
