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matte green foliage is retained for 2 years on a rounded and broadly
branching plant. Weevil loves this shrub, so plant away from fir trees. (A.
Waterer) 10”- 12”, 12”- 15”
Fred Hamilton ([R. neriiflorum x R. griersonianum] x R. dichroanthum)
Some Shade Low 3’ Late May Yellow/Pink -5°F.
Eye catching blooms of yellow are highlighted by pink bands radiating
between throat and margins on each flower lobe. A multitude of flattopped
flower clusters adorn this widely branching plant silhouetted by
well-furnished woodland green leaves. (Lem, Van Veen 1972) 10”- 12”,
12”- 15”
Fruhlingsanfang (Albert Schweitzer x R. yakushimanum F.C.C. form)
Sun Low 3’ Mid-May Rose -12°F.
A sturdy, compact plant that is frameworked with lush, deep green amply
produced leaves from which emerge a bounty of buds that open to
rounded pink blooms accented with red freckling within. Another very
notable plant from Germany. (J. Bruns 1987) 10”- 12”
Fumi (Nancy Evans x One Thousand Butterflies)
Some Shade Medium 4’ Early May Salmon/Pink +5°F.
A multitude of buds unfurl to exhibit rounded blooms of bright salmonpink,
with wavy-edged margins that beautifully transition to a yellow
throat enhanced with deep red showy nectaries. Elliptically-shaped,
semi-glossy deep forest green leaves amply canopy this well-branching
densely clothed surperstructure. (Thompson) 8”- 10”, 10”- 12”
Fundy (R. fortunei x R. smirnowii) (Syn. Evangeline)
Some Shade Medium 5’ Mid-June Fragrant Pink -17°F.
A bounty of rosy-pink buds open to show off very fragrant pink rounded
blooms of heavy substance, highlighted with an olive-green flare/freckling
on the upper lobes. This 6” high by 10” wide bloom is distinguished
by deeper colored margins transitioning to a paler throat on widely funnel-shaped
flowers. This upright, moderately branching plant with stiff
branches is amply canopied by matte meduim dark green leaves held for
2 years. As the plant matures the underside of the leaves have a hint of
white indumentum. (Hancock, Craig) 12”- 15”
Genesis I (Nova Zembla x R. yakushimanum)
Sun Low 4’ Mid-May Pink -25°F.
This very handsome compact, mounding plant bears smooth-textured,
well-proportioned dark ivy green leaves that are held for 3 years, with
only marginal indumentum. A torrent of magenta buds open to pink ballshaped
blooms that fade to a blush white. (Todd, Storms, Pinkerton)
10”- 12”
∗George's Delight (New Yellow 6002 x Crest)
Some Shade Low 3' Early May Yellow/Pink Edge 0°F.
The bloom has a very distinctive flower - a dark pink border giving way
to a soft yellow that transcends into a darker yellow throat. The foliage
is a nice matte green, forming an upright, moderately branching plant.
(Whitney, Sather, 1985) 6” - 8” thru 12”- 15”
George’s Ring (George’s Delight x Ring of Fire)
Part Shade Low 3’ Mid-May Yellow Magenta 0°F.
Laxed-shaped blooms of medium yellow have a broad perimeter of
bright magenta outlining each flower. This colorful exhibition covers this
broadly branching, rounded silhouette of glossy dark green leaves held
for 2 years. (Sanders 1999) 10”- 12”
∗Ginny Gee (R. keiskei 'Yaku Fairy' x R. racemosum)
Sun/Pt. Shade Semi-Dwarf 2' Mid-April Pink-White -10°F.
The plant completely covers itself with a multi-colored mass of pink to
white flowers. The exciting feature of 'Ginny Gee' is the color change
from day to day, ranging from darker pink to shell pink, to pink stripes
and tinged whites. It is a dense, compact plant with dark green leaves
held for 3 years. (Berg 1979) 8”- 10” thru 12”- 15”
Gletschernacht (Glacier Night) (R russatum x Blue Diamond)
Sun Semi-Dwarf 2' Late April Blue-Violet -5°F.
Intense blue-violet flowers smother this open, rounded and spreading
plant amply clad with small brown-green scaly leaves, produced in abundance.
(Sold in the USA as Starry Night). (Hachman 1976) 10”- 12”
∗Glowing Gold (Yaku Sunrise x Lem’s Cameo)
Sun/Pt. Shade Low 3’ Late April Coral Yellow 0°F.
A bounty of burnt orange-yellow buds open to parade ball-shaped
blooms with coral-pink margins, magenta colored midribs, to a light
orange-yellow throat that is highlighted by vivid orange-yellow freckling
within. The exterior flower encompasses colors of pale pink margins to
pale yellow near the flower base with deep coral-pink midribs. Narrowly
elliptic leaves of deep green are held for 3 years, covering a very dense,
broadly-branching plant. (Fujioka, Kesterson 2001) 10”- 12”, 12”- 15”
Golden Gate (form of R. dichroanthum subsp. scyphocalyx)
Some Shade Low 3' Mid-May Orange 0°F.
The most distinctive feature of this plant is the unusual flower color of
salmon-orange margins with a golden yellow star-shaped throat. This
rounded and bushy plant is amply clothed with handsome dark forest
green leaves held for 3 years. (Unknown) 10”- 12”, 12”- 15”
∗Golden Genie (Crest x Lem's Cameo)
Sun or Part Shade Medium 4' Early May Golden Yellow 5°F.
Handsome and shapely yellow trusses of conical outline, are produced in
great abundance and impressively displayed on a moundlike well-proportioned
dense plant, clothed in polished dark green leaves. (Brady,
Briggs 1992) 10”- 12”
Golden Maya (Mrs. Lammont Copeland x Mary Drennen)
Sun or Part Shade Medium 4’ Late May Yellow 0°F.
Vivid yellow buds open to parade wavy-edged dome-shaped bright
yellow blooms of 5 lobes measuring 4½” high x 6½” wide. Glossy
dark green leaves are held for 2 years and beautifully canopy a wellbranched
plant. (C. Smith, Imrie 1999) 10”- 12”
Golden Melodie [R. yakushimanum Samling x (Manderley x Albatross)]
Sun/Part Shade Low 3’ Mid-May Cream -5°F.
Showy dome-shaped blooms with creamy yellow margins merge to a
darker interior, which is nicely highlighted by an olive green throat/
freckling. Deep forest green leaves are beautifully presented and amply
produced, classically shrouding this well-branching plant. This is a first
time introduction into the United States of this German rhododendron.
(Herbst 1993) 12”- 15”
Golden Ruby (Unknown x Sonata)
Sun or Part Shade Low 3’ Mid-May Yellow 0°F.
Abundantly borne, semi-glossy forest greeen leaves beautifully silhouette
this mounding plant that grows wider than tall. Above the well-furnished
green periphery is a panorama of red buds that open to pale yellow
blooms edged with deep pink. As the flower ages it finally changes
in color to a golden yellow. Plant blooms as a 3-4 year old and consistently
thereafter. (Lofthouse, Wellmeir 1987) 10”- 12”
Golden Torch (Bambi x Grosclaude x R. griersonianum)
Sun/Pt. Shade Low 3' Early May Creamy Yellow +5°F.
Lovely, soft yellow blooms on a compact growing, well branching, dense
plant. Medium dark green leaves are held for three years with only
minimal indumentum. (Waterer, Sons & Crisp, 1972) 10”- 12”
∗Goldflimmer (Sport of R. ponticum x R. catawbiense.?) (Diploid)
Sun Medium 4' Early May Lavender Pink -5°F.
A lovely introduction from Germany. Handsome emerald green variegated
leaves highlighted with the essence of primrose are randomly
presented on a rounded, well-mannered plant. A soft golden eye highlights
the dome shaped blooms of lavender pink. (Hobbie, Hachmann
1983) 10”- 12”
Goldprinz (Festivo x Alice Street)
Sun or Part Shade Low 3’ Early May Yellow 0°F.
A profusion of glossy deep green leaves beautifully circumvent this
well-branching superstructure. Above this dense leafy canopy are
masses of golden salmon-orange buds which open to show off yellow
ball-shaped blooms highlighted by a bright red flare/freckling within
the throat. (Hachmann 1995) (Fall 2014) 8”- 10”
∗Golfer (R. yakushimanum x R. pseudochrysanthum)
Sun or Part Shade Low 3' May Pink White -5°F.
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