ARHS 2009 TISSUE CULTURE ADVANCE SALE
RHODODENDRONS (all rhododendrons are elepidotes unless otherwise stated)
| Variety | Hybridizer | Description |
| R.Astrid | Heinje | This rhodo is described as a first class red yakushimanum hybrid with flowers opening from deep red buds to form full, round ball trusses. The red flowers show a muted streak of white. The foliage is lush and slightly glossy.A compact plant growing to about 3 ft in 10 years. Hardy to –15 F. |
| R Dora Amateis | Amateis | Lepidote. Pure white flowers are profuse on this low growing bushy plant. Deep green foliage is highlighted with bronze tones and is prettiest when grown in full sun. It has a spicy scent and will only grow to 3 ft. in 10 years. Hardy to –15F. |
| R Excelsior | Heinje | This is a yakushimanum hybrid with attractive dark green foliage and lovely large pink flowers with red rims. Cold hardy to – 15 F. Compact to 3 ft. |
| R. Ken Janeck | Janeck | One of the best forms of yakushimanun with its appealing, heavily indumented foliage and its richly colored pink flowers. The only yakushimanum to receive the Award of Excellence .Grows to 3 or 4 ft and is hardy to -15 F. |
| R Pekka | This is a very hardy hybrid from Finland. A large plant , it produces abundant dome shape trusses of light pink flowers speckled with brown. Hardy to –29F. | |
| R. Polarnacht | Hachmann | This rhodie will grow to only about 3 ft. but may spread to twice as wide. Frilly deep purple blooms with spotted red throats come out in midseason. Hardy to –15F. |
| R Tina Heinje | Heinje | Red, bell shaped flowers in loose trusses on nicely rounded leaves adorn this compact growing plant in midseason. Hardy to –25 F. 3 X 3 ft. |
| R Victoria’s Consort | This too is a fairly compact rhodie growing to about 4 ft. Flowers are large and funnel shaped, yellowish white with a green eye. Blooms late midseason. Hardy to –25F. | |
| R. Weston’s Pink Diamond | Lepidote. This PJM and mucronulatum “Cornell Pink” hybrid flowers very early with semi- double fuchsia pink flowers. Grows to about 4 ft. and is reliable and hardy to –25F. | |
| R. keiskii” Yaku Fairy” | Starling | This is a beautiful little plant with its pale yellow flowers that bloom profusely from an early age. Very compact , it will only reach about 2 ft .Hardy to –10F. |
DECIDUOUS AZALEAS
| Variety | Hybridizer | Description |
| Double Parfait | Mossman | Semi-double pink,fragrant flowers adorn this compact azalea. Grows to 3 ft X 2 ft. Zone 5. |
| Lemon Lights | This hardy azalea is another from the breeding program at the University of Minnesota. It features an abundance of lemon-yellow flowers in late mid- season. Grows to 5 ft. Hardy to –30F. | |
| Weston’s Popsicle | Wonderfully fragrant, dark pink flowers with an orange flare open early summer, well after most azaleas are done blooming. Burgundy fall foliage. Upright habit to 5 ft. Zone4. –25 F. |
COMPANION PLANTS
| Variety | Description |
| Actea “ Hillside Black Beauty” | The darkest of the purple leaved snake- roots. The nearly black leaves are topped by 10-14 “ long racemes of pink tinted white flowers in late summer or early fall. Likes lots of moisture and is darkest in full sun. Grows 5-7 feet tall. |
| Calamagrostis “ Avalanche” | A variegated sport of” Karl Foerster” with central white stripes on the leaves. Makes a striking accent in a perennial border or shrub planting. 46-60 “ tall. Zone 5. |
| Hosta “June” | This lovely hosta has leaves with bright gold centers surrounded by irregular blue-green margins .Pale lavender flowers appear in midsummer. A standout with awards to prove it. Grows to 15’ X 36 “. Zone 3. |
| Hosta “Blue Mouse Ears” | This tiny hosta sports small round leaves are very thick. A must have for the rock garden enthusiast or collector. Lavender flowers in midsummer. Dwarf, less than 10 “ high. |
| Kalmia latifolia “Big Boy” | This mountain laurel has larger foliage than other kalmias. Growth is slow , upright and compact. Flowers are soft pink. Size 6ft.x 6ft. Zone 5. |
| Kalmia latifolia “Sarah” | The best red flowers of any mountain laurel. Very bright and dazzling. Excellent foliage and habit. Size 4ft x 4ft. Zone 5. |
| Pieris “Brouwer’s Beauty” | This dense compact pieris bears horizontal panicles of white flowers which open from purplish-red buds in early spring. Size 5ft x 5 ft. Zone 5. |
| Pieris “Mountain Fire” | This pieris is popular for its flaming red new growth which is abundant is spring. White flowers in early spring. AGM winner. 6 ft x 4 ft. Zone 5. |
