rhododendronrhododendron
genusgenusWoody plants ranging from compact shrubs to towering trees, celebrated for their spectacular clusters of bell-shaped flowers in vibrant colors. Their leathery, evergreen leaves create year-round interest and often feature interesting textures and patterns.
Etymology
The name 'Rhododendron' comes from ancient Greek, where 'rhodon' means 'rose' and 'dendron' means 'tree', literally translating to 'rose tree' due to their showy, rose-like blooms.
Interesting fact!
These plants have been so prized throughout history that wealthy Victorian-era plant hunters risked their lives exploring remote mountains just to discover new varieties.
All species of Rhododendron
rhododendronPulchrum
Beautiful azalea, Color-changing rhododendron, Pink fade azalea.
rhododendronSimsii
Florist azalea, Indoor azalea, Chinese azalea.
rhododendronOldhamii
Oldham's azalea, Tropical azalea, Malaysian rhododendron.
rhododendronIndicum
Indoor azalea, Japanese azalea, Satsuki azalea.
rhododendronScabrum
Japanese rough-leaf rhododendron, Giant Japanese azalea, Spotted rhododendron.
rhododendronKaempferi
Japanese azalea, Kaempfer azalea, Torch azalea.
rhododendronMucronatum
Snow azalea, White azalea, Japanese white azalea.
rhododendronObtusum
Kurume azalea, Japanese azalea, Hardy azalea.
rhododendronKiusianum
Kyushu azalea, Japanese rock garden azalea, Dwarf Japanese azalea.
rhododendronPhoeniceum
Purple azalea, Chinese azalea, Phoenix rhododendron.
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