Use hand pruners to remove stray branches that spoil the shape of the plant. Removal of affected plants may be necessary. Medium-sized shrubs, 4'-6' tall. -PINK LACE -WHITE DOLL. Of the the 20 known species, all are native to Eastern Asia. Most have single flowers and are hardy to 0oF. Those derived primarily from R.indicum and/or R.tamurae (R.eriocarpum), with some other species in the mix, are considered Satsuki Azaleas. 1850—which is a Japanese rather than a Chinese azalea. List of Dwarf Azaleas Satsuki Azaleas. 2020 evergreen azalea list Sky Nursery • 18528 Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133 skynursery.com (206)-546-4851 • Rev. By 1953, breeding was focusing more on plant habit and form, as well as cold tolerance. Hose-in-hose (the sepals form a second set of petals behind the regular petals) Semi-double types (only some of the stamens form petals). Once thought to be derived soley from R.kiusianum found on Mt. -SUSANNAH HILL -MARIA DERBY Developed in Modesto, California using some Southern Indian and Kurume Hybrids. -LADY ROBIN Hybridized using ‘Mucronatum” x kaempferi. Hybrids will not grow true from seed and may be faithfully reproduced only from cuttings, which are clones of the mother plant. Few plants can rival the spectacular floral displays of azaleas. We grow the one named for the hybridizer's four daughters: POlly, SAlly, EMmie, and ANn. Upright, compact growth habit (many are twiggy with reddish-hued stems and smaller foliage much like R.kiusianum). Early bloomers with a very low, compact, spreading habit and normal-sized flowers which cover the plant in bloom. More information about Augie and a memorial garden planted in his honor in Flat Rock, NC is shown at the www.pbase.com/kehr website. -EASTER PARADE Satsuki evergreen azaleas have been hybridized in Japan for at least 500 years. Their leaves typically have long hairs along the underside midrib, and are typically thinner than "small-leaf" rhododendrons. This hybrid group was developed from a large collection of Belgian Indian hybrids in the Southeastern US around 1870. Choose from 31 multiseason blooming azalea varieties that love sun or part shade. -HERSHEY'S ORANGE The purpose of the Society is to encourage interest in and to disseminate knowledge about rhododendrons and azaleas. -KOMACHE HINE Twice as nice as other azaleas! The name "Indian" was derived from a misidentification … -----BROOKS HYBRIDS Encore Azaleas are a relatively new group of evergreen bushes that bloom twice every year…once in the spring and once in the summer to late fall. Satsuki azaleas. -CLOUD 9 -----BELTSVILLE DWARFS -NUCCIO'S MELODY LANE Thus, for example, AAY-3 is the third selection from the 26+(26*26)+25 = 727th cross. They have named 31 evergreen azalea hybrids, described on our Aromi evergreen page. -linearifolium (should be a var. From California, these are fourth generation hybrids, derived from BI hybrids and Rutherford hybrids for greenhouse forcing, but are quite hardy to cold (Zone 8). From Maryland, this group was selected from seedlings of Glenn Dale Azaleas. We grow 80 varieties as well as the following clones: -FLAME CREEPER The azaleas belong to the Ericaceae family, a group of plants that also includes mountain laurel, blueberry and the cranberry. Developed from R.simsii and possibly R.indicum in Belgium for greenhouse-forcing in the mid 1800's. Hardy in Zones 8-10. This large group of azaleas has a long and complex history. -PRIDE OF LAWRENCEVILLE They are hardy to -10oF in Zones 6-9. From Ohio, this group bears some similarity to the Gable Hybrids. Azaleas have been hybridized for hundreds of years. Colors range from pinks to reds and purples, with a few whites. Hardy in Zone 8. Developed in Holland starting in 1921, this is a hardy group with large flowers. Although most people associate azaleas with spring, several bloom in summer and fall. Developed in the 1920's in New Jersey as greenhouse forcing azaleas. Blooming in mid spring, each cluster (or truss) can hold up to 3-5 attractive, trumpet-shaped violet-blue flowers, whose color intensifies with age. The 'HEXE' cross was also done in Austria at the same time, where it was used extensively as a stock plant to graft Indidan Azaleas. -MAY QUEEN -RAIN FIRE Over the next decade, thousands of new types were introduced from Japan. BALDY (Satsuki type) -ACHIEVEMENT Most of the names are links to their images. Hardy in Zones 7-9. While these showy, winter hardy azaleas were not the first azaleas introduced into the United States, they were the first cold hardy evergreen selections that could be grown north of the Mason-Dixon line. Started in 1937 in New Jersey to produce hardy, late blooming azaleas resembling Satsukis, this group blooms late season and is hardy in Zones 6-9. Evergreen azaleas offer year-round appeal. See more ideas about azaleas, shrubs, bloom. -obtusum This group is sometimes referred to as "Sun Azaleas" because of their strong sun and heat tolerance. Upright, spreading 4-5 feet. macrantha) -macrogemmum '77-642 RSF' (may be a var. They are a true multi-season blooming hybrid group which has become widely available due to their bloom, size, and hardiness. See Matt Nosal’s paper in QBARS – v33n3 Dwarf Azaleas from Germany, Plants are very hardy, tested to 0°F, have small hairy leaves and low mounding habit. -CORAL DOGWOOD (sport of DOGWOOD) Kurume Series. Reaches 3'-4' tall with a 3'-4' spread. Satsuki azaleas are an evergreen that have been grown in Japan for hundreds of years. -RUBY NUGGET Here is a list of evergreen azalea shrubs: Rhododendron ‘April Rose’ —The plant Produces purple-red flowers up to 2” (5 cm) wide. Unfortunately, English names (not translations) were substituted for the Japanese ones, wiping out all records of the original names. Azaleas growing in the garden. Full range of colors from pink, red, purple and white, with some striped or flecked flowers. Hardy in Zones 6-9. -IVERYANA -CALIFORNIA SUNSET The Holly Springs evergreen azalea hybrids were created by Col. Ronald C. Vines (Ret.) Hardy to at least -5°F. -PURITY Some show excellent fall and winter color. -NUCCIO'S EASTER DELIGHT The Best Re-Blooming Bushes – Encore Azaleas. -----MOSSHOLDER-BRISTOW HYBRIDS aka: GOLD CUP AZALEAS This group was started in Pennsylvania in the mid 1930's to be used for greenhouse forcing, but shows hardiness in Zones 7-9. -----McDONALD HYBRIDS If you are looking for azaleas that provide year-round beauty, look no further. They are extremley hardy to cold (down to -15oF in Zone 5). -ALEXANDER Begun in 1970 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, this group has large flowers that bloom late-mid-season. -macrosepalum 'LADY LOCKS' (also 'Linearifolium' & 'Koromo shikibu') The first ones were not hardy and were used for greenhouse and indoor decoration, and are know as Indian or Belgian Indian Hybrids. They have named 31 evergreen azalea hybrids, described on our Aromi evergreen page. Upright habit, 3'-5' tall. -FIELDER'S WHITE Many are now lost. Over 70,000 seedlings were started, with 440 clones introduced in the 1940's. Vireya rhododendrons: epiphytic tender shrubs; Azaleas – group of shrubs which have smaller and thinner leaves than evergreen rhododendrons. Dwarf Holly (Ilex) – Thorny Small Evergreen Shrub. -RIPPLES Most of the information on the crosses has been lost. eriocarpum) There can be solid tones, stripes, flecks, and sectors in different shades - all on the same plant. Evergreen Azaleas. This page introduces a few hybrid groups, with links to more details on the cultivars. -----SHAMMERELLO HYBRIDS aichele C.F. -BLUE DANUBE This group was started in the 1950 in New Jersey with greenhouse-forcing azaleas in mind. -----SONOMA HYBRIDS A genealogical study of the 503 varieties and species grown at Sonoma Horticultural Nursery. eriocarpum) -yedoense var.poukhanense (syn.poukhanense) -----listed as rhododendrons: -kiusianum (20 varieties) -linearifolium (should be a var… -----BELTSVILLE (YERKES-PRYOR) HYBRIDS -----listed with evergreen azaleas: -indicum (syn. We had always loved the Exbury Azaleas but they can’t take the heat of the deep south. -SAIKAN -----CARLA HYBRIDS aka: N.C.S.U. The U.S. National Arboretum has a collection of Glenn Dale images at their www.usna.usda.gov/PhotoGallery/AzaleaGallery/ page. -VARIEGATED DOGWOOD. Dwarf Size. -JOSEPH HILL -nakaharai (4 varieties - Mt. These were produced by the U.S.D.A. -MON AMOUR -SUPER #2. In 1971 they began hybridizing Exbury azaleas with southern native species to create heat tolerant, large flowered, fragrant deciduous azaleas. -FORMOSA (PHOENICEUM) -HESSEL Descriptions from his 1990 catalog for the named hybrids are reproduced on our Holly Springs (named) page, and descriptions for the numbered hybrids which he had selected but not yet named are reproduced on our Holly Springs (numbered) page. Feb 22, 2018 - Azaleas & Rhododendron are flowering shrubs with beautiful colors of blooms. -NUCCIO'S IVORY TOWER (Kurume type) This group is also disease-resistant and cold hardy. They are hardy in Zones 7-9. Developed by George Arends of Wuppertal-Ronsdorf, Germany ca.1950 from a seedling that is very similar to R. kiusianum, but is more compact and has brighter flower color. -CAPITOLA -FIRST SNOW -NUCCIO'S HAPPY DAYS (BI type) -WHITE LACE. -NUCCIO'S GARDEN MAGIC Hardy in Zones 7-9. -LITTLE JOHN One source of information is the documented observations of Col. Ronald C. Vines (Ret. For over 300 years, the Japanese have hybridized the Kirishima Azalea (R.X'obtusum') and at one time, there were as many as 700 different cultivars. -L.O.M. Japanese books may describe 12 or more color patterns. hybrid groups || overview | aichele | amoena | arendsii | aromi | aronense | back acres | bowie mill (Clagett) | dodd confederate | encore | gable | glenn dale | greenwood | haag | harris | holly springs | huang | kehr | kurume | kiusianum | linwood | north tisbury | other | robin hill | satsuki ||. -HERBERT The R. austrinum blood gives them the heat tolerance and vigor that we need here. -ANNE H. -HARDY GARDENIA -PULGARCITO -LATE LOVE -CAPTIAN BLOOD Pete numbers his hybrids such as HS-85-32-07, where 85 is the year he made the cross, 32 shows it was the 32nd cross made within that year, and 07 shows it was the 7th plant selected from that cross. -SNOWDROP -----CHISOLM-MERRITT HYBRIDS Dwarf Encore Azaleas grow more slowly and can easily be maintained at 2-3’ tall x 3-4’ wide. They bloom from mid May through June and produce flowers that can be from 1 to 5 inches in diameter. Six were later selected as the best for hardy, greenhouse-forcing azaleas. -HINO WHITE -NUCCIO'S LITTLE GEM (Kurume type) -CONVERSATION PIECE -NUCCIO'S WILD CHERRY (Satsuki type). -MRS. EMIL HAGER Those species used in breeding include R.indicum, R.simsii, and R.y.var.poukhanense, as well as the Satsuki, Kaempferi, Kurume, and Southern Indian Hybrids. Galle 85 p.258. -PEQUENO 'Northern Hi-Lights' (Rhododendron 'Northern Hi-Lights') ‘Northern Hi-Lights’ features showy, fragrant … -HAKATA SHIRO The Sonoma Dwarf series was developed from Satsuki seed sent from Japan and were introduced in 1974 by color. If you think your Encore Azalea needs pruning, do so immediately after the Spring flowering for maximum bud set. The hybrids created by one hybridizer are termed a hybrid group. ====================== -SONOMA DWARF 'PINK' Over 100 of these deciduous hybrids are named, and 8 of them are registered (shown in the list with an ® after the name). This azalea has small, purplish red hose-in-hose flowers on a compact plant known for its hardiness. From Yokohamashi, Japan, this group is closely related to the Satsuki group. -INDIAN SUMMER -TINY. For several centuries, the Japanese have held this group of evergreen azaleas in the highest regard, developing many hundreds of different cultivars, giving this group the greatest range in flower, foliage, and form of all evergreen azaleas. From North Carolina, this group was started in the early 1960's looking to produce low-growing plants with double flowers and good cold hardiness (down to 0oF). The named cultivars of this group are dwarf, profusely-flowering plants with a larger color range than what was previously available in the Kiusianum Hybrids. As documented in the Summer 2003 issue (25:2) of The Azalean, they began their hybridizing program in 1969 to develop evergreen azaleas with “large flower size, early bloom time, improved bud hardiness, compact habit, and array of flower forms, and rich colors”. -tamurae (syn. This group comes from Altadena, California. In its use in Japanese gardens, flower display may play a secondary role, for foliage and form are also very important. These are relatively new groups of evergreen azaleas, starting with the introduction of the Glenn Dale Hybrids in the late 1940's. -HOT SHOT VARIEGATED All evergreen azaleas we carry are classified into the Rhododendron subseries obtusum. -WHITE GRANDEUR -ROSAEFLORA (BALSAMINAEFLORA). Other accounts of the Aromi’s hybridizing programs are in the September 1999 issue (21:3) of The Azalean, and the Winter 2002 issue (56:1) of the Journal ARS. of R.kaempferi) In 1971 they began hybridizing Exbury azaleas with southern native species to create heat tolerant, large flowered, fragrant deciduous azaleas. Azalea Leafminers – This azalea plant pest generally “mines” between the upper and lower surfaces of leaves causing brown blisters or yellowing on the leaves. -WHITE MOON. R.y.var.poukhanense was used as part of the seed parent. At least 75% of the azaleas introduced in the past 30 years are inter-group hybrids, using Satsuki, Kurume, and Kaempferi Hybrids, as well as other groups. -STARLIGHT See Galle85 p. 183 or IRRC 04. amoena The Amoena hybrids are derived from the “Amoenum” azalea introduced from Shanghai ca. Hardy parents included Kurume and Kaempferi Hybrids plus some Indian Hybirds. -ROSE GREELEY Azaleas can bloom from late winter into early summer, depending on type. -nakaharai X 'DEEP SALMON' Azaleas come in evergreen and deciduous forms, growing for the most part as shrubs and capable of generating colorful, vibrant flowers. -pianensis '79-088 RSF' -GWENDA -BETTY aromi The Aromi azalea hybrids were created in Mobile, Alabama by Dr. Gene Aromi, a retired education professor at the University of Southern Alabama, and his wife Jane, a retired elementary school teacher. -PEARL BRADFORD SPORT (sport of PEARL BRADFORD) Evergreen Species. The deciduous azalea hybrids are described on our Aromi deciduous page. Developed around 1885 in Massachusetts from some of the first evergreen azaleas to be introduced to the U.S. -MIMI -SPRING FEVER -LORNA Hardy in Zone 8. Most are slower-growing, compact, spreading plants. Aichele, F.J. Aichele Sr. and his son James began breeding azaleas in 1948 at Carolina Flora Nursery in Mt. The evergreen foliage is disease resistant, and maintains excellent color year-round. Dr August E Kehr was a much-published plant researcher with sterling credentials. Affected leaves may also curl up and drop. -PINK LADY There is more Satsuki information and indexes to two Satsuki Dictionaries on our Satsuki page. True genetic dwarfs, selected from the above group. ... Encore Azaleas require very little pruning to retain good form and do not need "dead-heading." Developed in Boskoop, Holland, and first registered in 1958, this group is technically a distinct hybrid subgenus and not "true" azaleodendrons. -ELSA -DAWN -DEWAELES FAVORITE Over 10,000 different cultivars, or cultivated varieties, have been registered or named, although far fewer are being propagated and sold. He named and registered 454 Glenn Dale cultivars, and released 440 of them beginning in 1941, with more in 1947-1949 and the last few in 1952. -SHAM'S FLAME -NUCCIO'S CARNIVAL QUEEN (BI type) In early June, festivals and exhibitions take place in parts of Japan to celebrate the Satsuki. -PINKETTE -NUCCIO'S HIGH SIERRA (Kurume type) All are compact form, and blooms are hose-in-hose. -HERSHEY'S RED, -----SANDER HYBRIDS They are late bloomers, usually late May into June. Many show R.nakaharai heritage with their low-mounding, spreading habit and cold hardiness (Down to -5oF). -MRS. GARNET KYMPTON 1/16/20 • Page 3 REBLOOMING AZALEAS —HEAVY BLOOM IN SPRING , LIGHTER SECOND BLOOM LATE SUMMER TO FALL VARIETY FLOWER BLOOM HT HABIT EXPOSURE Autumn Angel Pure white, single May/Fall 3’ Compact, rounded Likes Sun -SONOMA SUNSET. Early bloomers are usually more upright and vigorous, while later bloomers are more compact and spreading. -----RUTHERFORD HYBRIDS -NUCCIO'S PLUM PURTY (Kurume type) -SONOMA DWARF 'VERMILLION' The goal was to produce greenhouse-forcing azaleas with mostly double flowers that opened simultaneously. Early to late spring brings a profusion of flowers in an array of colors. Evergreen or deciduous, these members of the genus Rhododendron come in all shapes and sizes, from small, ground-hugging shrubs to large, tree-like specimens. -----LOBLOLLY BAY HYBRIDS -GULF STREAM ----- 58 Glenn Dale Hybrids -WENDY -ALASKA Prune deciduous azaleas … Encore azaleas were developed by Robert E. “Buddy” Lee of Independence, Louisiana over the past fifteen or more years. -SEPTEMBER SONG -TEMPERANCE. Little is known about the Huang evergreen azalea hybrids created by Mr. Huang because his work was done in China before their Cultural Revolution. Cultivar names which appear as links have an image – click the link to see the image, and click your browser back button to return to the description. macrantha) -GRANDEUR 503 Evergreen Azaleas. -CAROLINE GABLE 18”-24” high. -TINA. Some have R.'Mucronatum' parentage. Used mostly for greenhouse-forcing, they also show good cold hardiness (Zone 7-9) with their Kurume parentage. -RIA HARDIJZER (R.racemosum x Hinode Giri), -indicum (syn. Hardy in Zones 7-9. Seven Star a North Tisbury Hybrid) -----LINWOOD HYBRIDS They numbered the first selection from the first cross A-1, the first selection from the second cross B-1, and so on. dodd confederate series The Confederate Series of Native Azaleas were selected from a cross of Rhododendron austrinum and Rhododendron x ‘Hotspur Yellow’. -NUCCIO'S PINK SNOW There is a great variation in petal structure as well as flower color. -GOMES PURPLE The world's best-selling reblooming azalea, Encore Azaleas bloom in spring, summer and fall. -----NORTH TISBURY HYBRIDS -MIROKUNO IWAI ----- 150 Satsuki Hybrids -sataense -POCONO PINK -serpyllifolium (3 varieties), ----- 202 Hybrids listed here by group Below are common attributes associated to Evergreen Azalea. ----- 13 species & their forms -GAY PAREE They grow a set of spring leaves which are dropped in the fall, and a set of summer leaves which persist through the winter. Encore azaleas are evergreen, low maintenance, disease resistant, and bloom for three seasons with loads of great colors to choose from. -CHRISTIE He also developed the technique of freezing pollen for later use, and is well known for his experimental work with chemically-induced polyploidy. Since the mid 1930's, an extensive breeding program has produced a wide range of evergreen azaleas. -LOUISE GABLE -----HARRIS HYBRIDS Borne at the tips of the upright branches, the blossoms contrast beautifully with the evergreen foliage of rounde… All three are found on the surrounding mountains, where they freely hybridize with each other, producing groups which strongly resemble the Kurume Hybrid Azalea in flower and form. -LILLIAN STEWART -ROSA BELTON -DORTHY GISH B. Y. Morrison, Director of the U.S. National Arboretum, began an ambitious hybridizing program in 1935, with the goal of developing azaleas with large blooms, cold hardy in the Washington DC area, and extending the blooming season from mid-May to mid-June. -DOLLY PARTON Early to early midseason flowers, mostly single with some hose-in-hose, ranging in size from 1/2" to 1 1/2" wide. -SINGING FOUNTAIN -RUTH MARION -FUKI Hardy in Zones 6-9. They may be sheared to resemble rocks and many are used for Bonsai work. Satsukis were first introduced to the Western world in the early 1900's with major introductions coming in the late 1930's. -KINSAI From Pasadena, California, this group was introduced in the 1930's. Flower Shapes and Sizes. Good cold hardiness (Zones 7-9). There are over 40 species included in this group, and they are divided into two … HYBRIDS -POLYPETALUM Performs well in containers., borders, foundation plantings and woodland gardens. Botanically, azaleas are members of theEricaceae (Heath) family, which includes blueberries and mountain laurel. Blooming ranges from early to mid-late season. -oldhamii Most of them are difficult to propagate and grow, but do well once they are planted in semi-shade with good drainage. These were produced in Pennsylvania, using mostly R.y.var.poukhanense and R.kaempferi, resulting in some of the hardiest evergreen azaleas available (Zones 6-9). Some show their BI parentage, while others are Kurume type. -CABARET They were introduced by the G. D. Bohlje Nursery of Westerstede, Germany, during the early 1960s. Evergreen azaleas are dense, usually shapely plants; heading back the occasional wayward branch restores symmetry. -BARBER'S PURPLE Their small leaves and their purple-red tones in winter are considered essential elements to the Satsuki group. Among his hybridizing goals were the development of yellow magnolias and a yellow evergreen azalea—and even such things as seedless pawpaws and heat-tolerant rhubarb! We grow 80 varieties. The Glenn Dale Hybrids represents a full range in flowers, foliage, form, and bloom times. -MRS. VILLARS -PINK PERFECTION A complete list of the Glenn Dale azaleas is shown on our Glenn Dale page. ----- 80 Kurume Hybrids There are evergreen varieties native to North America, such as plumleaf azalea (Rhododendron prunifolium), but most evergreen azaleas are Asian, native to … Because of their late blooming habit, it is best to give them some protection from the hot, mid-day sun. Medium-sized shrubs, 4'-6' high, spreading, compact, and floriferous. He named this seedling ‘Multiflora’ and supposedly crossed it with R. mucronatum, or perhaps some of the Arendsii Hybrids. They can also be flat of frilled. -ROBIN HILL GILLIE Col. Vines (“Pete”) started his hybridizing program in 1977 “to produce azaleas with larger blooms, dwarf to mid-size growth habit and increased cold hardiness”. -----KERRIGAN HYBRIDS -DUC de ROHAN -PURPLE SPLENDOR They are quite hardy to cold (Zones 7-8) and most are sun tolerant. Colors range from reddish orange, to purple and white. See Galle 85 p. 258 for a list of hybrids. -AUTUMN JOY By carefully selecting plants, you can have azaleas blooming at least eight months of the year. -MRS. MARKS in Maryland starting in 1950. -ORANGE BARON Noted for its lavender-blue spring flowers, Rhododendron 'Blue Tit Magor' is a compact, mounding, dense, evergreen shrub producing incredibly eye-catching flower clusters. -PINK DREAM -nakaharai X RUKIZON -BESS HALLOCK To extend the season, plant early-, mid-, and late-season bloomers. Introduced around 1947 from Maryland. Some of the red or orange types may fade in too much sun. -NANCY MARIE This is our collection of different images and varieties we could find!. -FRILLS Developed in Pennsylvania, this group was first exhibited at the Philadelphia Flower Show in 1931. -BLUE TIP -AUDREY BARBER -GARDEN STATE SALMON It is a mixed group, including forms and hybrids of R. indicum X R. simsii and 'Mucronatum' forms X R. indicum. -----GIRARD HYBRIDS -AZTECA JOY -KERRIGAN'S PINK Starting in 1935 at the National Arboretum in Glenn Dale, Maryland, an extensive hybridizing program was undertaken with several objectives in mind: To develop plants with flowers as large and varied as the Southern Indians but with good cold hardiness, and to produce varieties that would bloom from late April to June to fill the mid-May flowering gap that was then typical of evergreen azaleas. Col. Vines (“Pete”) feels the Huang hybrids may be the most important hybrid groups of evergreen azaleas in existence, in terms of the diverse bloom size and type, foliage and plant habit within the group. Evergreen azaleas began to be established in Europe in the early 1800's. -OPAL -CAN-CAN -----GLENN DALE HYBRIDS -----GABLE HYBRIDS Learn About Azaleas–in their many varieties, , JARS 43n2 – An In-Depth Look At Evergreen Azaleas, www.usna.usda.gov/PhotoGallery/AzaleaGallery/. One of the most beloved landscape plants, Azaleas are actually a form of Rhododendron. -PRIDE OF MOBILE -----GREENWOOD HYBRIDS -BRIDE'S BOUQUET -RHONDA STITELER. -CORAL MAY QUEEN James Harris' 'Georgia Giant', a large five-lobed single form. Their vivid colors, profusion of flowers, and adaptability to a wide range of soils and climates make them one of the most popular flowering shrubs in Georgia. Please go to our Encore page for a list of available hybrids and their colors. This group was developed in the 1960's and 1970's by Mr. Stewart Barber, the original owner of SHN. -AMBROSIA VARIEGATED -SHIRO CHAN VARIEGATED This cross was made by Bob Schwindt, the seed were planted by Dad and Tom III made the evaluations and named them per Mr. Schwindt’s request. They range in height from 3 to 8 feet, and cover a wide range of colors, color variations, flower sizes, plant habits and bloom times. The Gumpos. While many azalea enthusiasts have created hybrids for their own enjoyment, a relatively small number of hybridizers have created most of the named hybrids. -----COOLIDGE HYBRIDS The American equivalent of BI Hybrids. -GARDEN STATE WHITE -TICKLED PINK. Members of this series are listed on the Dodd’s Confederate Series page. This is the 100-year anniversary of the famous plant explorer E. H. Wilson’s 1918 trip to Japan, where he selected and introduced (in 1919) his famous list of Wilson’s 50 azaleas. -yedoense var.poukhanense (syn.poukhanense), -kiusianum (20 varieties) The lobes of the flowers can be rounded and overlapping or narrow and wide spaced. The original Kaempferi Hybrids are mostly medium to tall shrubs (4' or more), with flowers 1 1/2" to 2 1/2". From Canby, Oregon, this group was started in 1960 to develop compact plants for moist, temperate climates. R.kaempferi, from the mountains of Japan, was first introduced by the Arnold Arboretum in 1892. in Springfield, Virginia just south of Washington DC. -PRIDE OF DORKING Looking to produce compact, hardy evergreen azaleas for use in landscaping and containers, this group was started in the late 1940's in Ohio. -GARDEN STATE GLOW Most rhododendron flowers are bell-shaped and have 10 stamens. Rhododendron ‘Dora Amateis’ —Enjoy clusters of white flowers on this evergreen shrub. Although these plants are evergreen a portion of the leaves will drop only to be replaced the following spring. -DOROTHY CLARK -ELIZABETH GABLE Growing dwarf hollies as security or privacy … -SOUTHERN CHARM Floriferous habit. -RED BARON They form medium-sized shrubs, 4'-6' high, well-branched and spreading with medium-sized leaves. -DAINTY ROSE From Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, beginning in the 1960's, this group was created from seed and cuttings sent from Japan. To keep bushes compact, tip-pinch frequently, starting after flowering ends and continuing until mid-June. Russ and Velma Haag developed a long list of hybrids, as shown on our Haag Hybrid page. -GLENCORA -(MRS.)G.G.GERBING The flowers are generally single, although there are a few hose-in-hose, semi-double, and doubles. -JOHANNA -BARBER'S ORANGE Another group developed in California, resulting in forcing azaleas that are more adaptable for landscaping. Stunt Nematode – These azalea pests attack the feeder roots and cause azalea plants to become stunted and yellow. -NUCCIO'S LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (Kurume type) -VIVID. -HEXE -SONOMA DWARF 'PINK PICOTEE' List of Dwarf Azaleas. Over 100 of these deciduous hybrids are named, and 8 of them are registered (shown in the list with an ® after the name). Gracing woodland gardens and shrub borders with their magnificent flowers, Azaleas and Rhododendrons are popular ornamental shrubs for gardens of all sizes. Here, it was extensively hybridized, reaching a peak in the late 1920's. Of the many hundreds of crosses he made and the many thousands of seedlings he raised, Augie registered only 11 azaleas, shown on our Kehr page. Medium-sized, to 4'-6' tall. -NUCCIO'S TREASURE CHEST (BI type) They bloom early to midseason, and are medium to tall, compact plants. -ORANGE CHIMES -noriakianum '78-036 RSF' -LAURA MORLAND -simsii 'VARIEGATED' Hardy in Zones 8-9. -mucronatum & forms (should be in SI hybrids with R.mucronatum clones) Al… Part of the Rhododendron genus, azaleas are flowering shrubs that generally bloom in the spring, although a number of varieties flower all the way through the fall. Since it takes many years and a lot of work to make the crosses, grow the seedlings, and evaluate the results, fewer yet have created large numbers of named hybrids. -STEWARTSTONIAN. Holly, South Carolina Over 10,000 seedlings were grown: six were selected as the best for hardy, greenhouse-forcing azaleas. Evergreen azaleas are more correctly "persistent-leaved" azaleas. Developed in the late 1970's in Virginia for greenhouse-forcing and container culture, this group is hardy in Zones 8-9. 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