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Rhododendron One of Western New York's favorite spring bloomers, these evergreen favorites should have their location well thought out. They are sensitive to rapid temperature drops and are best located in a protected site, usually the east or protected north side of your home. When planting dig a hole twice the width of the pot and backfill with half peat moss. There are many specific Azalea/Rhododendron fertilizers, we recommend a granular slow feed. LARGE LEAF VARIETIES -catawbiense 'Boursault" Lavender blossoms form dark purple buds in mid-May. Dependable and hardy with a round dense shape that lends itself to any landscape situation hardy zone 5. Matures to 6x 6 if not trimmed. 180,182 "Chinoides" White flowers with yellow centers in end of May. Dense compact habit and narrow dark green leaves. hardy zone 5 matures 4 x 5 if not trimmed 0185, 173,174 'English Roseum' Pink-rose blooms in late May. Upright and vigorous, our hardiest large leaf variety. Large medium green foliage. hardy zone 4. matures to 7 x 7 if not trimmed. 'Nova Zembla' Red flowers on this dependable hardy plant in mid May. Large upright form make this a great landscape background plant. hardy zone 4. matures 7 x 7 if not trimmed. Roseum Elegans - lavender-pink flowers cover this large grower. matures 7 x 9 if not trimmed. hardy zone 4 Scintillation - pink flowers held above the plant. Blossoms will take your breath your away. Deep green, shiny foliage. blooms in mid-May. Matures to 5 x 6 if not trimmed. hardy zone 5 Lee's Dark Purple - dark purple flowers with interesting wavy edge deep green leaves. Blooms late May. hardy zone 5. matures to 6 x 7 if not trimmed SMALL LEAF VARIETIES PJM - The purple-plum color of the winter foliage serves as a great background for late April burst of brilliant lavender pink bloom. Very hardy to zone 4. matures to 4 x 3 if not trimmed.187,1871,188 Aglo - aromatic plant that producers numerous soft pink flowers that cover branches in early May. A hardy fast growing plant with a dense mounding habit. Prefers full sun . hardy zone 4. matures to 5 x 5 if not trimmed. PJM Elite - a more compact form of PJM . The purple-plum color of the winter foliage serves as a great background for late April burst of brilliant lavender pink bloom. Very hardy to zone 4. matures to 4 x 3 if not trimmed. Olga Mezitt - Clear deep pink blossoms appear in abundance in early to mid-May just after PJM. a vigorous plant grows wide and upright with shiny bright green foliage that turns a beautiful reddish color in fall. Northern Star burst - Dense improved PJM variety will knock your socks off with it's form ,it's bloom, and it's great winter color. Deep lavender-pink flowers in late April. Green with cinnamon-red summer leaves turn eye catching purple-black in fall. matures 4 x 4 hardy zone 4 Purple Gem - Blossoms near Mother's Day with purple-blue color that obscures the plant. matures 2' x 4' hardy zone 5 White Perfection- Compact leathery deep green leaves that bronze as cold weather approaches. A improved Carolina rhododendron is a superb late April bloomer that goes from soft pink buds to loads of pure white flowers. matures to 4 x 4, hardy zone 5 Helsinki University - a Marjatta hybrid that was developed in Finland can take the cold! Bright pink orange-red flecked flowers burst in mid-May will bring a tear to your eye! Dense and upright foliage emerges reddish before reverting to deep green. Matures 5 x 3, hardy zone 4 Hellikki - a Marjatta hybrid has superb dense foliage and riviting flower color. dark green foliage is background for dark violet-red flowers in mid-May. Matures 3 x 4, hardy zone 4 |
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