70 species and varieties of rhododendrons with description and characteristics

Rhododendron is one of the most beautiful and elegant plants, widely used in landscape design. Moreover, many of them grow well and winter in the climate of the Middle Lane, provided that they are planted in the acidic soil necessary for plants from the Heather family. And the existing varieties of azaleas and rhododendrons will not leave anyone indifferent.

Kinds

Many varieties and hybrids of rhododendrons are known. They differ in various ways, including origin and frost resistance.

Deciduous

Deciduous rhododendron species are characterized by seasonal foliage changes. Closer to winter, it flies around, and in spring it grows again. They differ in that they are completely covered with flowers.

Evergreen

This species is distinguished by high frost resistance and a harmonious combination of shiny foliage and gorgeous flowers.

Intermediate

There are also intermediate hybrid forms that have incorporated the features of various types of rhododendrons.

Frost resistant

There are many hardy rhododendron species that are grown without shelter. Plants bred by Finnish breeders are especially different in this indicator (withstand up to -35 C degrees).

Hybrid

Hybrid forms of rhododendrons occur naturally as a result of uncontrolled cross-pollination of different species. Breeders, on the other hand, hybridize on purpose.

Characteristics of different varieties

Rhododendrons are valued for the highest decorative effect. Breeders have bred many types of plants - for every taste, with the widest characteristics.

Grandmother

Winter-hardy, beautiful variety blooming with numerous large, semi-double flowers. They are coral pink with a deep red pattern on the central petals.

Golden

An evergreen, winter-hardy plant. The flowers are bell-shaped, light yellow, collected in numerous inflorescences at the ends of the branches.

English Roseum

Old English variety. The bush is compact, well branched. The foliage is dark green, shiny. The flowers are large, double, bright crimson.

Karens

A spectacular variety related to the Japanese azaleas. The bush is compact, the crown is spherical. Flowers with a strong aroma, blood red, with purple specks. In autumn, the foliage takes on a wine tint.

Mount St. Helens

Azalea, characterized by the highest frost resistance. The leaves are dark green, with a glossy sheen, by autumn they become rich bronze. The flowers are bell-shaped, delicate, shrimp pink, with golden spots.

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Nova Zembla

A beautiful, decorative variety. The crown is strongly branched, spreading. The leaves are dark green, the flowers are rich ruby, with purple-brownish streaks.

PZhM elite

Frost-resistant, small-leaved hybrid. The habitus of the bush is compact, the flowers are conical, crimson-pink in color.

Rosie lights

An American deciduous azalea with deep pink flowers. Differs in high frost resistance.

Roseum Elegance

Old English elegant variety. The crown is hemispherical, spreading, strongly branching. It grows slowly. The flowers are pale pink, with wavy edges, bell-shaped.

White lights

American hardy variety. Differs in the ability to change the color of flowers. When blooming, they are pinkish pearlescent, and then turn white.

Yellow

This rhododendron served as the basis for hybridization, has been known since the late 18th century. It is a highly branching shrub with fragrant, large yellow-orange inflorescences.

Helliki

Finnish hybrid with fantastic frost resistance. The bush is compact, with reddish-pink, gradually lightening flowers.

Katevbinsky

Winter-hardy, large-leaved, vigorous rhododendron, one of the first introduced to Europe from America. The flowers are bell-shaped, lilac-purple in color.

Kamchatka

A dwarf rhododendron with a finicky character. The bush is compact, the height is 2 times less than the width. The flowers are open, lilac-purple in color.

Karolinsky

Hardy rhododendron with white or pinkish-purple bell-shaped flowers.

Blurettia

Sot medalist. It is a dense, small shrub with purple-red flowers. The edges of the petals are corrugated.

Bernstein

A wide shrub with a rounded crown, covered with dark green leaves. The flowers are delicate peach, with a vague orange spot.

Malton Gold

A compact shrub with a spherical crown and pinkish-purple inflorescences. Average winter hardiness.

Midnight mystic

The variety is characterized by low growth and compact habit. The flowers are white, with a thick lilac border and a lilac spot on the upper petal.

Marcel Menard

A bush with a wide, slightly irregular crown. It is distinguished by light purple flowers, with a greenish-yellow blurred spot on the upper petal.

Hybrid Brazil

Low, densely branched shrub. It is characterized by high frost resistance. Flowers are orange-pinkish, with corrugated edges.

Erato

It is characterized by sprawling, upwardly directed shoots, the crown is wide. Also quite hardy. Flowers with slightly double edges, dark red.

Lita

A vigorous variety with the highest frost resistance for rhododendrons. The flowers are purple-pinkish, with olive specks on the upper petal.

Alfred

Compact, hardy shrub with large, purple-reddish flowers, marked with a light green spot on the upper petal.

Chanel

Deciduous variety with dark green, slightly pubescent leaves. Flowers are delicate, pinkish, with yellow specks. Winter hardiness is high.

Elsie lee

A short, compact, upright bush. Double flowers, rich lavender, with a purple pattern on the upper petal.

Gibraltar

Tall, spreading shrub with bronze-colored foliage in spring and reddish-crimson in autumn. The flowers are bell-shaped, orange-reddish in color.

Anneke

Medium-sized variety, sprawling shoots, with dark green foliage. The flowers are large, bell-shaped, deep yellow in color.

Pink Amoena

Miniature variety of Japanese azalea. It is characterized by profuse blooming of pinkish-purple flowers that completely cover the bush.

Humboldt

Compact but highly branched shrub. The leaves are rich green, with a glossy sheen. The flowers are pinkish-purple with a dark red spot.

Stupid

Possesses average frost resistance. The bush is not large, spreading, with dark green, glossy foliage. Flowers are numerous, reddish-pink in color.

Creepy Scarlet Vander

A low-growing shrub characterized by a pillow-shaped crown and bright red flowers.

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Kalsap

Sprawling shrub with a rounded crown. The flowers are light, lilac-white, with purple-red, numerous dots on the upper petal.

Blue Peter

A relatively winter-hardy variety. The flowers are lavender-bluish, with a dark crimson, vague speck on the upper petal.

Sarina

German variety characterized by a wide, spreading habit. The flowers are large, beautiful, reddish-orange, with corrugated edges.

Azurro

Shrub with a spreading, spherical crown. The color is large, bell-shaped, lilac-violet.

Wren

Dwarf, frost-resistant and hardy variety. The flowers are large, yellowish creamy.

Princess anna

Low-growing variety with a wide crown. Inflorescences are small, numerous, lemon-cream color.

Charm

A low, showy variety with flowers that look like orchids. They are bright, pinkish white, with a dark cherry pattern on the top petal.

Tortoiseshell orange

Slow growing variety of rhododendron with orange-pinkish large flowers.

Hybrid Midnight Mystic

The variety is characterized by the presence of a low, compact bush. The flowers are white, with a thick lilac border.

Dagmar

Czech frost-resistant variety. The flowers are pale pinkish, with a golden neck and corrugated edges.

Percy Weissman

Large-flowered, winter-hardy variety. The flowers are shrimp pink with a yellowish core.

Finnish selection

A group of evergreen rhododendrons bred by Finnish breeders. Gained wide popularity due to the highest frost resistance.

Bouzouki

A compact shrub with long, narrow, sinewy leaves. The flowers of the variety are large, bright red.

Vaseya zone

The variety is characterized by a spreading crown with elongated dark green leaves. The flowers are pale pinkish, with minor splashes of orange.

Maruska

A low shrub with a wide crown covered with dark green, shiny foliage. The flowers are small, deep red.

Impeditum

Shrub with a wide, cushion-shaped crown. It has a slow growth rate and is widely used in gardens.

Japanese

A popular, valuable and decorative species of rhododendrons. It is characterized by a spreading and branchy crown.

Pontic

Tall, strongly branching shrub, less often - a small tree with a wide crown.

Pointed

A medium-sized, branched shrub with narrow, bright green pointed leaves.

Simsa

Indian azalea variety bred for home cultivation.

Canadian

Compact, deciduous shrub with elongated, elliptical leaves and yellowish shoots.

Short-fruited

This is a winter-hardy shrub or tree, with a small annual growth rate.

Salmon

A frost-resistant variety, characterized by a tall, compact bush and a pinkish salmon bloom.

Dense

Low shrub; the species is used by breeders to develop new products.

Red

A compact shrub with a spherical crown and rich red, showy flowers.

Spreading

It is characterized by a short but wide crown with numerous, branchy branches.

White

The variety is distinguished by snow-white flowers with bright, yellow inner stamens.

Dwarf

A low-growing shrub, characterized by numerous raised shoots and a pillow-like crown.

Adhesive

Deciduous plant; the bush is characterized by a dense spherical crown.

Thyme-leaved

A short, compact shrub with a dense crown, used for decorative purposes.

Small-leaved

Low, branched shrub, covered with small, ovoid leaves with slightly curved edges.

Thompson

Tall, ligneous shrub with sprawling branches covered with large foliage.

Reviews

“Rhododendron Impeditum is a great choice for the garden! True, it takes up enough space in width. But it's worth it. "

Svetlana Kryukova, Nizhny Novgorod

“Rodiki is something! I have always loved these gorgeous plants. But they require acidic soil, this should be taken care of in advance. "

Oksana Ivantsova, Anapa