Both white and pink forms are commercially available . Diagnostic characters: The thick, leathery leaves of Pacific Rhododendron are oblong, 3-8 inches (8-20cm) long. Opening from buds resembling perfect rosebuds in mid to late spring, each broadly funnel-shaped flower features up to 12 petals, delicately flushed with a slight veining of deep purplish pink. While a single Japanese maple can provide a striking focal... With its rich purple blooms, Clematis Etoile Violette' is a... An excellent border idea for the sunny landscape. But those rhododendrons, which have become such a mainstay in Pacific Northwest flora, are relative newcomers to these parts and have been plucked by enchanted plant hunters from China and the Himalayas. Highly popular in North America and exceptionally cold hardy, Rhododendron 'PJM Elite' is a vigorous and showy evergreen shrub. Remember that the ability to grow Azaleas and Rhododendrons successfully depends also on the site selection and soil preparation. Discussion in 'Pacific Northwest Native Plants' started by Landscape Alaska, Nov 15, 2020. Only plants will be removed from the collection. Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. In late spring to early summer, the air around the flowers can be delightfully scented with a sweet and spicy clove scent reminiscent of cottage pinks and carnations. 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Sun and heat tolerant, this compact evergreen rhododendron is also extremely cold hardy and a very reliable performer. Wild Pacific Rhododendron, also called coast rhododendron, is a beautiful native shrub of the Pacific Northwest that starts to bloom in late April and early May on low elevations to late May and late June on higher elevations in the mountains. with Azaleas - Rhododendrons, Great Plant Combination Ideas On the wild side, beside trillium and bloodroot, there is the very fragrant R. occidental, the Pacific Coast native azalea. Azaleas and Rhododendrons, with their magnificent flowers, are one of the best-loved sights of spring. Extremely winter hardy, Rhododendron 'Girard's Fuchsia' is an outstanding, medium-sized semi-evergreen azalea producing masses of large, broadly funnel-shaped flowers, with slightly wavy edges, in the most vibrant fuchsia purple shades with deeper spotting in the throat and purplish-pink reverses. When placing plants, always choose locations that mitigate extreme temperature changes, especially in spring and fall, and provide protection from drying summer or winter winds. The foliage of elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves turns reddish-purple in fall and winter. The dappled shade beneath mature trees is an ideal spot for planting rhododendrons. It is the state flower of Washington. Blooming in mid to late spring, it displays an abundance of ball-shaped trusses, each counting up to 13-15 trumpet-shaped flowers, about 2 in. Slightly fragrant, they blanket this midseason Knaphill hybrid in an exceptional floral display and contrast nicely with the handsome foliage of narrow green leaves which do not develop any appreciable fall color. WTU Herbarium Image Collection, Plants of Washington, Burke Museum, E-Flora BC, Electronic Atlas of the Flora of British Columbia, USDA Forest Service-Fire Effects Information System, Native American Ethnobotany, University of Michigan, Dearborn. About 30 species are native to North America; the Pacific Northwest is home to only 5 species; two of which (Kamcahatka Rhododendron, R. camtschaticum and Lapland Rosebay, R. lapponiocum) are small prostrate shrubs from Alaska or Northern British Columbia. The foliage of elliptic, light green leaves provides excellent fall color and is mildew resistant. Since most Azaleas and Rhododendrons provide colorful interest in spring, choosing bulbs or perennials with fall and winter interest would enable you to enjoy appealing and long-lasting planting combinations. Peat and perlite is a preferred rooting medium; bottom heat and misting is also beneficial. Flowers were used by natives as decoration, especially for dance wreaths. Opening creamy pink, the flowers gradually turn creamy white with a yellow throat as they mature, after passing through shades of red, pink and pale purplish pink. A very reliable performer, this showy and dense-growing Rhododendron is tough and can withstand temperatures as low as -25ºF (-32ºC). Protect their shallow roots with a mulch of oak leaves or pine needles and their foliage with woven material such as burlap screens. Indeed, because the winter weather west of the Cascade Mountains is relatively mild, the blooming season is often quite long at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, where flowers of a few species often begin to appear in early January. Collect softwood cuttings, May to September. It produces an abundance of creamy, wavy edged flowers that are delicately tinged with salmon pink and display a darker pink blotch in their throat. Pacific Rhododendron is also useful for erosion control on steep watersheds. As the leaves emerge in mid to late spring, abundant clusters of 3 to 6 slightly scented, saucer-shaped pink flowers appear at the branch tips, adding elegance and beauty to this early midseason Azalea. A very reliable performer, this showy Rhododendron is tough and can withstand temperatures as low as -25ºF (-32ºC). The following is a list of Azaleas and Rhododendrons recognized as proven performers in the Pacific Northwest region. Propagation:  Seeds do not require stratification, but require light to germinate. Grown just for you. Exceptionally pretty and cold hardy, Rhododendron 'White Lights' is a charming deciduous Azalea that belongs to the Northern Lights Hybrid Series developed by the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Most are found in China, Japan and neighboring countries; tropical species are found from Southeast Asia to New Guinea and Northern Australia. Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. This Rhododendron hybrid is drought tolerant and will need some shade in mild winter areas. Rhododendron macrophyllumSOLD OUTThe state flower of Washington, Pacific Rhododendron blooms range from light pink to rosy-purple. Growing Pacific rhododendron in partial shade to full sun and debudding or pruning encourage compact growth and bloom [33,35]. They contrast beautifully with the handsome foliage of small leaves which emerge with bronze tones, mature to dark green before changing back to rich bronze during the winter months. Rhododendron-Gray Blight. From Homepage May 3, 2002. Each richly colored bloom of this midseason rhododendron opens up from deep rose-pink buds to pale pink blossoms and gradually fades to white, the upper lobe being slightly spotted green. Labrador Teas, Ledum sp. The following is a list of Azaleas and Rhododendrons recognized as proven performers in the Pacific Northwest region. They are not only suitable and desirable but they give an extra dimension to the garden when combined with the glorious blossoms of Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Create splendid winter combinations like this one. Each flower has 5 lobes with wavy edges. Grows in a compact, dense multi-stemmed and mounding shrub. The western azalea (Rhododendron occidentale) is one of only two species of rhododendron native to the West Coast of North America. Hairy Manzanita, Arctostaphylos columbiana, Western Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum aleuticum. Often mistaken for one another, mountain laurel and rhododendron are flowering, evergreen shrubs that share more similarities than differences. Note this is the default cart. Blooming in late spring, the blossoms of this midseason rhododendron cover the shrub in a brilliant color display. Other names for the plant include California rosebay and coast rhododendron. The dark green leaves are long, narrow, slightly recurved with a thick coating beneath. R. ALRIFLORUM is an interesting deciduous sort that grows in the high Cascades and other mountain ranges of the area. Rhododendron macrophyllum (meaning rose tree with large leaves), more commonly known as the Pacific rhododendron or the coast rhododendron, is native to the Pacific Northwest.They grow west of the Cascade Mountains between British Columbia and Northern California. Landscape Alaska Member. All are fascinating. Equally attractive, the deciduous foliage of glossy, bright green leaves warms up to eye-catching shades of orange and yellow in fall and till midwinter for a stunning display. Relationships: The rhododendron genus includes plants commonly known as azaleas. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas. This territory extends along the coastal region from British Columbia through Washington, Oregon and northern California. Messages: 3 Likes Received: 1 Location: This will help in preventing bark-split (when the sap running in the stem is frozen and burst the bark). Even winter brings its charm, when the well-balanced branching structure of this Azalea is fully revealed. Gray (roe-doe-DEN-dron ahk-sih-den-TAY-lee) Names: Occidentale means western; so Rhododendron occidentale, literally means, “western rose-tree.” It is sometimes called Pacific Azalea or California Azalea. Opening from delicate pale pink flower buds in late spring to early summer, 'White Lights' bears abundant dome-shaped trusses of 5 luminous, trumpet-shaped, shell-pink flowers, with faint golden markings and gradually fading to white over time. Attractive landscape plants in cool and moist climates, many varieties have been struggling in the U.S. Pacific Northwest region as a result of sea coast winds and other tough conditions. Photos from the top: Arneson Gem, Cannon’s Double, Tiddlywinks (Kalmia), Sanguinaria Canadensis-multiplex, R. occidentale, various hostas, and Himalayan Maidenhair (fern) Relatively few are native to Europe and North America. are also now often lumped into the Rhododendron genus. Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device. Blooming in early to mid spring, this Rhododendron hybrid bears an abundance of trumpet-shaped pure white flowers, slightly speckled pink and green within, and emitting a spicy perfume. While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that Many Azaleas and Rhododendrons are fully cold hardy, however a few of them have frost-resistant flowers. Distribution: The Pacific Rhododendron is found west of the Cascades from southern British Columbia to Northern California. Pacific Rhododendrons are found most abundantly on trails in the eastern Olympic Peninsula and along Hood Canal. Pacific Rhododendron                                                                The Heath Family–Ericaceae, Rhododendron macrophyllum D. Don ex G. Don. It commonly grows along roadsides in the rainshadow of the Olympic Mountains. Raised and introduced by Gable, 'Rosebud' is extremely cold hardy and regarded as the best pink rose-form full double Azalea. Blooming in mid spring, the blossoms of this early midseason rhododendron cover this dwarf rhododendron in a brilliant color display. 'Hino Crimson' is a Kurume hybrid Azalea that is so compact that it works perfectly well in small gardens or rock gardens where it adds an impressive color display. It is a very large genus with about 1200 described species. In the fall, the leaves turn eye-catching shades of brilliant red, orange and yellow in a stunning display. Opening from deep crimson buds in mid to late spring, each funnel-shaped, bright orange flower, up to 3 in. wide (7 cm), is elegantly frilled and flushed red orange with a gold tinge. A fabulous double-flowered Azalea, multiple award-winning Rhododendron 'Rosebud' is a small, compact evergreen shrub which produces incredibly beautiful rosy-pink flowers, 1.5 in. Since each flower opens and ages at different times, 'Percy Wiseman provides a ravishing and colorful display. Well, true, there are a few rhododendrons native to the Pacific Northwest. Lighting up the dull days of winter, Rhododendron 'Christmas Cheer' is a remarkable sight when in full bloom from late winter to early spring. Seed capsules ripen August to September. Beautiful pink flowers. Flowering is so massive that it covers this midseason Gable hybrid in an exceptional floral display that can last up to 6 weeks, and hides branches and leaves. 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