2010 - 2011 Catalog - Briggs Nursery

NEW! Rhododendron edgeworthii
Zone 8 (H4)
This spectacular shrub features large fragrant trusses borne above
distinctly glossy green foliage. Blossoms from white to pale pink open
in late May.
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Quart
Rhododendron ‘Edith Bosley’
Zone 5 (H1) Bosley 4’ x 4’
Deep purple flowers with purplish-black markings in midseason. They
are similar to those of ‘Purple Splendour’, but a bit larger. ‘Edith’ is also
hardier and holds its leaves longer.
2” Liner Pot, Quart, C1
NEW! Rhododendron ‘Eino’
Zone 4 (H1) University of Helsinki 3’ x 3’
Purplish-pink flowers with yellow-brown blotch.
2” Liner Pot, Quart
Rhododendron ‘Eleanor Moody’
Zone 6 (H2) Sanders Nursery 5’ x 6’
An introduction from Oregon breeder Merle Sanders. The sterile
midseason flowers are white with a purple blotch. They are shown to
advantage by handsome deep green foliage.
2” Liner Pot
Rhododendron ‘Elviira’
Zone 5 (H1) University of Helsinki 2’ x 3’
A very low, densely-branched hybrid that is bud hardy to -29° F. It is
covered with deep red flowers in late midseason. This was the first of
several hybrids introduced by the University of Helsinki in Finland. All
are colorful and remarkably hardy.
2” Liner Pot, Quart
Rhododendron ‘English Roseum’
Zone 5 (H1) Waterer 6’ x 6’
This rhododendron is a staple of landscapes in the Northeast thanks
to its ironclad hardiness and willingness to perform reliably in blazing
sun and high humidity. The rose-pink flowers are abundant in late
midseason. 6’ x 6’—with time plants can get a great deal larger.
2” Liner Pot, Quart, C1
Rhododendron ‘Eruption’
Zone 6 (H2) Hachmann 4’ x 5’
Stunning deep rose flowers with prominent ivory centers are presented
in trusses of 14 to 16. This award-winning hybrid from Germany has a
compact habit. Midseason bloom.
2” Liner Pot, Quart
Rhododendron ‘Excelsior’
Zone 5 (H1) Heinje 3’ x 3’
Nice dark green foliage on a compact plant offers lovely pink flowers
with red rims. Midseason bloomer.
2” Liner Pot, Quart, C1
Rhododendron ‘Fantastica’
Zone 6 (H2) Hachmann 3’ x 4’
An impressive combination of color, form, and hardiness. Some feel
this is the best of Mr. Hachmann’s hybrids. The wavy-edged midseason
flowers are a shiny light red at the edges, creamy pink in the center.
Dense, compact habit. AGM winner. Briggs Nursery’s 2002 Plant of
the Year.
2” Liner Pot, Quart, C1
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Rhododendron ‘Fire Rim’
Zone 7 (H3) Barlup 2’ x 3’
Another excellent hybrid from Jim Barlup of Bellevue, Washington. The
exciting flowers, which appear in early midseason, have a light yellow
interior and a strong, purplish-red edge. The growth habit is dense, low,
and spreading.
2” Liner Pot
Rhododendron ‘Firestorm’
Zone 5 (H1) Vossberg/Mehlquist 3’ x 4’
A late bloomer with deep red flowers of heavy substance that appear in
dome-shaped trusses of 15” to 16”. New growth is a frosty, lime-green.
A sister seedling of ‘Scarlet Romance’. Densely branched, spreading
habit.
2” Liner Pot
Rhododendron fletcheranum
Zone 7 (H3) 30”
Flowers are showy bright lemon yellow. Foliage/branches are hairy.
Winter leaves turn bronze.
2” Liner Pot
NEW! Rhododendron ‘Florence Parks’
Zone 4 (H1) Joe Parks
Heavy flowering dark purple. Named after wife Florence (Roseum
Elegans x Olin O. Dobbs).
2” Liner Pot
Rhododendron fortunei ‘Emma and May’
Zone 6 (H2) Briggs Nursery 6’ x 6’
Selected form of the species. Flowers shell pink in bud, opening to
white. Flowers fragrant.
2” Liner Pot
Rhododendron ‘Francesca’
Zone 5 (H1) Consolini/Savella 6’ x 6’
Black-red buds open to carmine-red flowers in late midseason. The large
trusses stand above slightly curved leaves. Broad, globe-shaped habit.
2” Liner Pot, Quart, C1
Rhododendron ‘Fred G. Peste’
Zone 7 (H3) Peste 3’ x 3’
This cultivar was a breakthrough in hybridizing when it was first
introduced by the late Fred Peste. Through careful selection, he was
able to produce a plant with bright red flowers and heavily indumented
foliage. Midseason bloom. Upright habit.
2” Liner Pot, Quart
Rhododendron ‘Ginny Gee’
Zone 5 (H1) Berg 2’ x 3’
A darling little shrub that’s vigorous and tough and blooms like there’s
no tomorrow. Its early-midseason flowers are pink and white, turning
all white with age. The leaves are dark green, taking on red tones in
winter. Low, dense habit. AGM winner. Lepidote.
2” Liner Pot, Quart
Rhododendron ‘Golden Torch’
Zone 7 (H3) Waterer 3’ x 3’
Pink buds open to pinkish-yellow flowers in late midseason. Outstanding
foliage—matte green above, with light indumentum below. Yak hybrid
from England. AGM winner.
2” Liner Pot, Quart, C1