Plants in genus rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Roseum Pink'
Rhododendron 'Roseum Pink' is a broad-leaved evergreen that produces rosy-pink flowers in May, attracting pollinators and hummingbirds. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it grows 5-6 feet tall and wide, thriving in acidic, well-drained soil with partial shade.
Rhododendron 'Golden Lights'
Rhododendron 'Golden Lights' is a deciduous azalea with rich, fragrant golden-yellow flowers in spring and showy bronze-red fall foliage. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, blooms later than most azaleas, and is cold-hardy from zones 3 to 7.
Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia'
Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia' is a semi-evergreen shrub with bright fuchsia pink flowers that bloom in late spring. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and features olive-green leaves that turn reddish in fall. This shrub thrives in partial shade and moist, acidic, well-drained soil.
Rhododendron 'Boursault'
Rhododendron 'Boursault' is an evergreen shrub known for its brilliant clear blue-violet petals with brick reddish or pale brown markings. It provides year-round garden structure and is cold-hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This plant grows 5-6 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. It prefers acidic soils with a pH of 4.5 to 6 and requires well-drained soil. Low maintenance with regular moisture, it should be pruned only after flowering to maintain its shape and health.
Rhododendron 'Honey Butter'
Rhododendron 'Honey Butter' is an evergreen shrub known for its large, multi-colored trusses of yellow, orange, and pink hues. This plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden. It grows up to 4 feet tall and wide, preferring partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. Its exotic-looking blooms and broad-leaved foliage make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking vibrant color and wildlife attraction.
Rhododendron indicum 'Formosa'
Rhododendron indicum 'Formosa' is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub with large lavender-pink blooms and a darker accent blotch. It blooms in late winter or early spring, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 9 and thrives in full sun, maturing at 6-8 feet in height and width. It prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil and requires moderate moisture.
Rhododendron mucronulatum
Rhododendron mucronulatum is a deciduous shrub that showcases rosy-purple flowers in early spring, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It has fragrant leaves that turn yellow and red in the fall. The shrub grows to about 2.5 feet tall with a spread of 3-4 feet and prefers partial to full shade with well-drained soil. It is cold hardy and adds vibrant color to gardens.
Rhododendron 'Haaga'
Rhododendron 'Haaga' is a hardy, dwarf evergreen shrub with stunning pink blooms that appear in May. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and grows 3 to 4 feet in height and width. This plant prefers shadier locations with moist, slightly acidic soil and requires protection from cold, drying winter winds.
Rhododendron 'Fireball'
Rhododendron 'Fireball' is a deciduous shrub known for its striking orange-red flowers that bloom in early spring. Its leaves start as bronze-red and mature to a mid-green hue. This plant attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it a lively addition to gardens. It thrives in USDA zones 5 to 8 and prefers full sun to part shade. The plant has a graceful, rounded growth habit and requires slightly acidic, well-drained soil with moderate moisture.
Rhododendron 'Red Wing'
Rhododendron 'Red Wing' is an evergreen shrub with heavily ruffled, scarlet red trumpet-shaped blooms that appear from late spring to early summer. Its deep green foliage provides a lush backdrop, and the plant is attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds. It thrives in partial shade and slightly acidic, moist soil, growing to a height and width of 2-4 feet.
Rhododendron 'Red Ruffle'
This spring-blooming Rutherfordiana hybrid features semi-double deep red blooms with frilly petals and can re-bloom in fall. It has evergreen foliage and a compact growth habit, reaching 3-5 feet in height and width. The plant is hardy from USDA Zones 7-10 and prefers partial sun or filtered sun with medium water requirements once established. It thrives in acidic to neutral soil and should be trimmed after the bloom cycle ends.
Rhododendron 'Herbert'
Rhododendron 'Herbert' is a striking evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub known for its vibrant purple to fuchsia blooms with a distinctive red blotch. This plant is cold hardy and thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9, making it suitable for a variety of climates. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden. The shrub prefers partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil, and it blooms in early spring with unique hose-in-hose double layer flowers. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and health. A thick layer of mulch can enhance its growth and resilience.
Rhododendron 'Ashley Marie Girard'
The Rhododendron 'Ashley Marie Girard' is a broadleaf-evergreen azalea known for its striking rose-red flower clusters and variegated foliage. It features bright green leaves edged in white, forming a small, mounded shape. This plant thrives in USDA zones 5 through 9 and is extremely hardy, requiring low maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moderately moist soil. The azalea is notable for its large clusters of flowers and its ability to maintain vibrant foliage throughout the year. Pruning is recommended after flowering to maintain its shape.
Rhododendron 'Lemon Lights'
Rhododendron 'Lemon Lights' is a deciduous shrub with lemon-yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom before the leaves. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and its foliage turns purple in fall. This cold-hardy plant prefers full sun or partial shade.
Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke'
Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' is a compact evergreen with vivid red-throated purple blooms. It is hardy in zones 5-9 and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Rhododendron 'Nico'
Rhododendron 'Nico' is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub with cherry-red blossoms in spring. It is cold-hardy in USDA zones 4-7 and grows 2-3 feet in height and width. This plant thrives in dappled shade and moist, organic woodland settings.
Rhododendron 'Elite Pjm'
Rhododendron 'Elite Pjm' is a broad-leaved evergreen that produces lavender-pink blooms in early April. Its foliage turns reddish-purple in fall and mahogany in winter. This plant is cold and heat-hardy, growing 4-5 feet tall and wide, and prefers part shade and acidic, well-drained soil.
Rhododendron 'Christmas Cheer'
Rhododendron 'Christmas Cheer' is a year-round houseplant with cheerful pinkish-red and snowy white blossoms. It features dark green tear-drop leaves and prefers filtered bright sunlight or partial sun. This plant requires moderate yet consistently moist soil.
Rhododendron 'Minnetonka'
Rhododendron 'Minnetonka' is a compact, low-growing shrub known for its light purple flowers with orange-yellow spots. This evergreen plant features dark green broad-leaved foliage and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. It grows 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, making it a substantial addition to gardens. The plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and prefers partial shade with well-drained, acidic soil. Its vibrant flowers and evergreen nature make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking year-round interest.
Rhododendron indicum 'George L Taber'
Rhododendron indicum 'George L Taber' is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub with nearly white blooms that have a pale orchid-lavender overcast. It reblooms twice a year and attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. This heat and humidity-tolerant plant grows 6-8 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide, preferring moist, acidic, well-drained soil. It is low maintenance and should be pruned after spring flowers fade.