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Cutting-grown from a plant grown by Roger Eichmann from seed collected from the “best” augustinii in June Sinclair’s renowned species Rhododendron garden.  We say “best” because that varied from year to year in June’s opinion as to which of her 3 favorite clones was the best but we can tell you that all three were stellar.  Masses of lavender-blue flowers can cover the foliage on one of the classic Rhododendron species that is the keystone plant in many a garden.

Small cutting-grown plants of this truly alpine Rhododendron growing in the highest reaches up to 15,000’ Myanmar, China and Arunachal Pradesh.  Our old plant came from our dear departed friend June Sinclair, who was one of the first plant hunters in China when this opened up in the 1980’s.  Very small leaves back small perky purple flowers that universally delights while expanding your concept of what a rhododendron should look like.  Light shade to some sun and appreciates moisture-retentive airy soil as it comes from summer monsoon climates.  These are wee plants but well worth the wait.

A very nice Rhody we originally brought over from Borde Hill which has big white flowers touched in pinkish striping and flushed yellowish-green in the throat. And very fragrant as are most of this group. Suited for mild gardens or as a very attractive container plant to bring into the sunroom for winter. A friend grows this well next to their house on Bainbridge.

This curious plant was bestowed personally (in the form of cuttings) upon Kelly and Sue by the great Rhododendron master of Glendoick in Scotland, Peter Cox who had it growing out of a stump. The flowers are very much like petrocharis, though richly pink as opposed to the white or blush. The obvious similarities end there however as this is not a small dwarf like petrocharis but instead gets a few feet high with longer and larger leaves, of a texture and color very similar to petrocharis. We aren't sure who the other parent was but Peter chose wisely as this is a first rate Rhody. 

Seed-grown plants of this relatively newly introduced Rhododendron species originally collected by Jens Nilsen. Everything we get indirectly from Jens is exquisite and this is no exception. Large glossy leaves covered in thick hair set it apart from its brethren, and the large white flowers in mid-spring want nothing to do with averages either. Growing beautifully in a local Poulsbo garden, and likely to form a 6-10ft plant in time. 

Our long-ago (1997) collection of this widespread in nature but poorly represented in cultivation Rhododendron species. This has little to do with its appearance as the petite indumented evergreen leaves and delicate blushing white flowers create quite a handsome overall appearance on a manageably sized plant to boot. Their quickness to bloom and adaptability to various light regimes only add to its garden-worthiness. Unfortunately the hardiness leaves something to be desired, may be doable in a low zone 8 but 8b and up to be safe.