Rhododendrons in the Landscape
Rhododendrons in the Landscape

Author: Sonja Nelson

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13:

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The genus Rhododendron presents a wonderfully varied range of colours, textures, forms, shapes, sizes, and attitudes. Rhododendron and azalea lovers face the challenge of carrying these advantages into the greater landscape. Sonja Nelson presents a myriad of possibilities in answer to this challenge.

Big-Leaf Rhododendrons
Big-Leaf Rhododendrons

Author: Glyn Church

Publisher:

Published: 2015-11-04

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781869539122

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Rhododendrons are a most versatile garden plant, large and evergreen, with glorious flowers and wonderful foliage, and the big-leaf species (Falconera and Grandia) take these attributes to a whole new level. All of the big-leaf rhododendrons known to date are covered in this book, including descriptions of each, how and where they were discovered, and by whom, as well as information on the public and private gardens around the world with the best collections, and what new species are still being discovered. International expert on the genus Graham Smith and garden writer Glyn Church, both New Zealand-based, also give practical advice on growing these spectacular plants in your own garden, and how to create the best conditions in which to enjoy them. Illustrated with over 190 photographs, the majority of these from photographer Pat Greenfield.

Success with Rhododendrons and Azaleas
Success with Rhododendrons and Azaleas

Author: H. Edward Reiley

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780881926378

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This new edition of Success with Rhododendrons and Azaleas offers in one handy volume all the information gardeners need to grow these delightful plants. Reiley advises on selecting the best rhododendron cultivars for any site based on cold hardiness and heat tolerance and shares modern methods for transplanting containerized plants. The text has been fully updated for this revised edition, and presents the latest cutting-edge research. The indispensable "good-doer" lists have been refined, and a new chapter on North American native azaleas added. Reiley has included more than 100 color photographs illustrating these lavishly blooming shrubs. This improved version of an already popular reference is an invaluable tool for azalea and rhododendron fans.--COVER.