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Rhododendron » Rhododendron (lepidote - Small Leaved) 69 items found. Click on photo/text link for more information on any product.   Rhododendron (lepidote - Small Leaved) LEPIDOTES (SMALLER LEAVED) We grow a large variety of lepidotes at RareFind Nursery and also are growing a great number of seedlings for evaluation. For those of you new to rhododendrons, the name literally means “scaly leafed,” as opposed to the other more familiar category, the elepidotes (“leaves without scales”). The scales usually appear to the naked eye as miniscule, usually brownish dots on the undersides of the leaves. The leaves are often highly aromatic when crushed, with a pine-like or clove-like scent, and are usually smaller than those of most elepidotes; common examples are the PJM Group. In contrast, typical examples of elepidotes are 'Roseum Elegans' and 'Nova Zembla.' As a general rule, the lepidotes appreciate more sun than the elepidotes, are smaller growing, and exhibit much diversity in leaf size and shape. They can be evergreen or deciduous, although most are evergreen. Some lepidotes are the earliest rhodies to bloom, such as hybrids and forms of the species R. dauricum and R. mucronulatum. Others can be among the last to bloom in June, such as R. minus var. chapmanii. Hardy types for the eastern US can be found in a wide array of colors, excepting red, although breeding work is progressing and coming close. Lepidotes are often mistaken for azaleas because the leaves and plants are often of similar sizes; the key is that azalea leaves never have scales, are usually hairy, and thinner textured. Although not as well known as the elepidotes (or large- leafed rhododendrons), we believe lepidotes should enjoy wider use in the garden. First, many bloom over the several weeks prior to the main elepidote season, creating a much longer display of bloom for the garden. Second, they tend to be smaller growing and can more readily find a place in today's smaller gardens. Lepidotes are much more sun tolerant than most elepidotes, and grow best in brighter situations. They also exhibit a great variety of plant forms, from tiny “buns” with diminutive leaves for the rock garden to larger-leafed mounds of color with leaves up to 4 inches long on plants up to 6 ft or more in height. Finally, lepidotes have a charm that is different from the huge, spectacular trusses of the elepidotes and can be used effectively by the discriminating gardener. We have been involved with hardy lepidotes for many years and have amassed a large collection. In addition to Hank's selections, breeders well represented include Dave Lewis, formerly of Colt's Neck, New Jersey, the Mezitts of Weston Nurseries in cold Massachusetts, the late Weldon Delp of western Pennsylvania, Frank Furman of New Jersey, and Warren Berg of Washington state. Berg named his now world famous hybrid 'Ginny Gee' for Hank's wife Ginny. Try a few! Enough botany, on to the plants. KEY TO LISTINGS: 'Name' • bud hardiness • (parentage) • hybridizer and/or introducer • 10 year size Size measurements are horizontal for low growing plants. [Size preceded by an asterisk (*) indicates a 6 to 11 gallon plant]     RHODODENDRON 'Aglo' see 'Weston's Aglo' SOLD OUT   RHODODENDRON 'Alice Swift' SOLD OUT (C8) 'Alice Swift' is a good grower with pink flowers; less lavender than PJM, and is clothed with the handsome leaves of its Carolinianum parent that remain green in winter. more info   RHODODENDRON 'Angel Powder' SOLD OUT (C8) Large white flowers with a subtle pink blush and light pink spotting. The plant is a medium grower with larger leaves like carolinianum. more info   RHODODENDRON 'April Rhapsody' Early to mid-April blooms are vivid purple in bud, opening the same color. Three to nine flowers in a truss. Leaves are moderate green and semi-glossy on a dense growing plant. This is the first commercial offering of this plant! more info   RHODODENDRON 'Arctic Glow' (C) Breeder Dave Lewis always looked for rhododendrons that seem to be illuminated from within, so the name is very fitting. This medium growing lepidote blooms early, just after PJM, but the flowers are quite different, white with lavender edges. more info   RHODODENDRON 'Arsen's Amber Lantern' Yellow flowers with a tinge of pink cover this early blooming (late April to early May) rhododendron. Leaves are a medium green and small on a compact plant. more info   RHODODENDRON 'Arsen's Pink' SOLD OUT (C8) This compact globe covers itself with very soft pink flowers. Foliage is dark green. Very floriferous more info   RHODODENDRON 'Blue Baron' SOLD OUT This compact growing plant has dark electric purple-blue flowers similar to 'Starry Night'. This is the deepest colored blue-purple that can be grown on the east coast, although it does best in cooler summer areas. more info   RHODODENDRON 'Blue Ridge' SOLD OUT Bright blue flowers sparkle on this compact, tough plant. more info   RHODODENDRON 'Bluenose' (C8) It has lavender-blue flowers. A curious feature of this plant is that the new growth is bright yellow, later turning to a healthy dark green. more info   RHODODENDRON 'Brandywine' Mid-April flowers are small, soft pink in bud, opening rose with a lighter center. Small leaves cover an open and willowy plant. more info   RHODODENDRON 'Bubblegum' Has single pink flowers with small foliage and showy red stems. more info   RHODODENDRON 'Carolina Rose' SOLD OUT Covers itself with small bright pink blooms. This is one of the latest of the small leaved rhododendrons to bloom, waiting until late May. Has good sun tolerance. Open, upright habit, foliage has a slight twist with reddish stems. more info   RHODODENDRON 'Coral Glow' One of the earliest bloomers in the spring landscape, this really does glow with a tint of coral, different from the blue-pinks, lavenders and purples that are more common among the lepidotes. A mature plant is quite spectacular, with an upright and round more info   RHODODENDRON 'Coral Pink Prologue' This is one of Furman's best. Peach salmon flowers cover this compact plant before we see much else in bloom. more info 1  2  3  4  5  >>

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