50 Rhododendron ‘Mardi Gras’ Rhododendron maximum Rhododendron ‘New Century’ Rhododendron ‘Northern Starburst’ PP#10,388 Rhododendron orbiculare www.briggsnursery.com Rhododendron ‘Melrose Flash’ Rhododendron ‘Mikkeli’
Rhododendron ‘Manitou’ Zone 4 (H1) Nearing/Knippenberg 3’ x 3’ This recent introduction (the name is pronounced man-EE-toe) represents an improvement on the well-known hybrid ‘Windbeam’ because it has better foliage and is more compact. The blooms are similar: they open pure white and quickly turn a good, clear pink. Earlymidseason bloom. Bronze winter color. Lepidote. 3’ x 3’. 2” Liner Pot, Quart Rhododendron ‘Mardi Gras’ Zone 6 (H2) Bovee 3’ x 3’ An outstanding selection with strong purplish-pink, ruffled flowers that fade to white and deep green leaves, covered beneath with reddishbrown indumentum (an indication of its R. yakushimanum parentage). According to reports from customers, this handsome shrub is hardier than its ARS rating. It’s also heat tolerant. Midseason bloom. Domeshaped habit. 2” Liner Pot, Quart Rhododendron ‘Mary Fleming’ Zone 6 (H2) Nearing 2’ x 3’ This neat little shrub is floriferous, sun tolerant, and exceedingly adaptable—it thrives in most parts of the country. Oh, yes, and it’s beautiful, too, covering itself in early midseason with yellow flowers that are streaked salmon-pink. Bronze new growth and winter foliage add to its appeal. Compact habit. Winner of the American Rhododendron Society’s Award of Excellence. Lepidote. 2” Liner Pot, C1 Rhododendron maximum (Red form) Zone 5 (H1) 5’ x 4’ A native to NE United States, this red form of the species is dark in bud, with flowers opening to rose-pink in late June. 2” Liner Pot, Quart NEW! Rhododendron maximum (White form) Zone 5 (H1) 5’ x 4’ This species attributes its name to the giant leaves that may reach a foot in length. These large evergreen shrubs present elegant white blossoms in a mid-summer display. An excellent selection for deep shade. 2” Liner Pot Rhododendron ‘Melrose Flash’ Zone 6 (H2) Sanders 5’ x 4’ A ‘Scintillation’ hybrid, heat tolerant, pink flowers with ivory on the inside, pink edges. 2” Liner Pot, Quart Rhododendron ‘Midnight Ruby’ Zone 5 (H1) Weston Nurseries 3’ x 3’ This may be the best of the black-leaved rhododendrons introduced by Weston Nurseries. The very early flowers are reddish-purple with a distinctly wavy edge. They are set off by winter foliage that is so dark it looks black. Less susceptible to root rot than some of the other blackleaved hybrids. Compact, upright habit. Lepidote. 2” Liner Pot, C1 Rhododendron ‘Mikkeli’ Zone 5 (H1) University of Helsinki 6’ x 6’ Very late but worth the wait. Rich pink buds open to lovely white flowers that are flushed with soft pink and speckled on the upper lobe with greenish-brown. The new growth is covered with silvery down; the mature leaves have yellowish indumentum. One of the exceptionally hardy Finnish hybrids - has endured -35°F. Upright, well-branched habit. 2” Liner Pot, Quart, C1 Rhododendron ‘Minnetonka’ Zone 5 (H1) Motzkau/Van Veen 3’ x 4’ Lavender-pink flowers with orange-yellow spots literally cover this lowgrowing hybrid in midseason. 2” Liner Pot Rhododendron ‘Morning Cloud’ Zone 7 (H3) 3’ x 4’ Frilly white blooms, flushed with pale lavender-pink, adorn this compact Yak hybrid in midseason. Foliage is dark green, with buff indumentum. Compact habit. AGM winner. 2” Liner Pot Rhododendron mucronulatum ‘Cornell Pink’ Zone 5 (H1) 6’ x 6’ A deciduous rhododendron with clear pink flowers (not the magenta of the species) that appear ahead of the leaves. Very early; blooms at the same time as forsythia. The soft-green foliage turns yellow and bronze in fall. Well-branched habit. AGM winner. Lepidote. 2” Liner Pot Rhododendron ‘Nancy Evans’ Zone 7 (H3) Brockenbrough 3’ x 3’ Orange-red buds open to yellow hose-in-hose blossoms in midseason. A wonderful compact grower that always sets buds as a young plant. New growth is a colorful bronze. 2” Liner Pot, 3” Liner Pot Rhododendron ‘New Century’ Zone 5 (H1) Weston Nurseries 3’ x 4’ Very compact grower, flowers are creamy-yellow. Excellent foliage. 2” Liner Pot, Quart, C1 Rhododendron ‘Normandy’ Zone 4 (H1) Leach 4’ x 4’ Wavy-edged, reddish purple flowers with orange spotting in late midseason. Reliable and hardy. Rounded habit. Quart Rhododendron ‘Northern Starburst’ PP#10,388 Zone 5 (H1) <strong>Briggs</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> 4 1/2’ x 4 1/2’ This outstanding release is the result of years of research on the development of polyploid rhododendrons. ‘Northern Starburst’ is a tetraploid form of PJM Compact. It has significantly larger flowers of greater substance, thicker and stronger stems, and thicker leaves. The lavender-pink blooms appear early on this dense, compact shrub. Lepidote. 2” Liner Pot Rhododendron ‘Nova Zembla’ Zone 5 (H1) Koster 5’ x 6’ Our most popular rhododendron, and a tried-and-true standard in the nursery industry. Dark red flowers in ball-shaped trusses sit upon healthy, deep green leaves in midseason. Sturdy, bushy growth habit. 2” Liner Pot, Quart, C1 NEW! Rhododendron orbiculare Zone 7 (H3) 3’ Compact, rounded habit. Well shaped. Bright green, almost round foliage. Flowers are 7-lobed to 21/2” long rose to rose pink in loose truss of 7 to 10. 2” Liner Pot, Quart (800) 444-1515 51
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