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Rhododendron » Rhododendron (elepidote - Large Leaved)
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Rhododendron (elepidote - Large Leaved)
"Big Leaf" rhododendrons. These are what most people first think of when they hear the word rhododendron. “Elepidote” literally means “without scales,” referring to a characteristic of the familiar large leaf rhododendrons. Foliage of this class of rhododendrons, although generally larger in size, can vary from about an inch long as in the species R. proteoides to as much as three feet long in the species R. sinogrande. Some have incredible fuzzy indumentum on the new growth and under the leaves, as on R. yakushimanum. The flowers can be almost any color. This group includes a very large number of hybrids. Our listing includes both species and hybrids.

RHODODENDRON 'Dexter's Giant Red'
(C8) The showy buds open to a bright red and fade to dark pink with a red blotch and red spotting. The truss is huge — about 7 inches high with 4 inch flowers — and the leaves are 6 inches long and 2 inches wide. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dexter's Honeydew'
(C) People often come to RareFind Nursery inquiring about fragrant Rhododendrons. Few can rival 'Dexter's Honeydew' which fills the area with fragrance when in full bloom. This is a medium plant that forms a mound wider than high. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dexter's Orange'
Few, if any, truly orange flowered rhododendrons are hardy in the northeast. Flowers are actually soft pink with a slight orange blotch that gives the truss an overall orange glow. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dexter's Peppermint'
As the name implies, fragrance is the name of the game, and "peppermint" nails it perfectly. Flower color is a mixture of pale pink lilac to white with yellow green spotting in the throat. Plant is upright and floriferous. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dexter's Pink' AKA 'Sandwich Appleblossom'
An early mid-season blooming fragrant pink, with a darker edge fading to a lighter center. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dexter's Purple'
(C8) This little known "Dexter" has rich lilac/violet flowers with a deeper purple flare in the throat, and a well clothed and rounded plant habit with deep green leaves. Growth is restrained. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dexter's Spice'
(C8) Flower is openly funnel-shaped, frilly, very fragrant, 4 1/2 to 5 inches across, white with pale yellow-green spots in throat of dorsal lobes. Leaves are 5 inches long, glossy and olive green. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dexter's Vanilla'

RHODODENDRON 'Dexter's Victoria'
(C) This hardy Dexter grows into a compact mound of glossy green leaves. The full trusses contain frilled light violet flowers. The center of each flower has a darker throat with bronzy-red spotting. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dick Brooks'
Humorously described as a cross between a Great Dane and Chihuahua, this new variety is is an exceptionally worthy addition to our "kennel" of offerings. Deep pink buds open to large light pink flowers that soon age to pure white. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Disca'
(C8) This is the reverse cross "little sister" of the heralded 'Cadis'. The fragrant frilled flowers open a pale pink that fades to white. 'Disca' is also a late bloomer (June) and comes into its full glory a week after 'Cadis'. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dorothy Amateis'
A tough, hardy, deep purple with a black purple eye. Good, compact grower with dark matte green foliage. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dorothy Swift'
Flowers are held in ball trusses of 12-17, broadly funnel-shaped, with 5 wavy-edged lobes. Flower color is pink in bud, opening to a moderate, light and pale pink fading to white; slightly scented. Leaves dark green. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dr. Lutton'
'Dr Lutton' has flawless deep green convex leaves with a trace of indumentum. A vigorous and sturdy plant with an upright, compact habit. Flowers in late May, white opening from pink buds, and are especially long-lasting. more info

RHODODENDRON 'Dream of Kings'
(C) This is our favorite deep purple. An upright grower, it has outstanding foliage, vigor, and gorgeous purple flowers with a very dark blotch or flare. more info