Lepidote rhododendrons have small leaves and are often dwarf or low growing. Many bloom early in the season. Large yellow flowers in clusters bloom early on this Frank Arsen gem. The small narrow leaves are densely arranged on a low 2-3' compact plant. Lovely pale and delicate lavender-pink flowers in a nice truss are among the largest appearing on a small leaf rhododendron.
Growth habit is slow, compact and upright with small attractive leaves.
This upright grower from Weldon Delp has scaly leaves and a dense habit. The dainty white flowers in clusters have wavy edges and open from light yellow buds. This Weston Nurseries introduction has a dense upright habit and becomes an excellent landscape plant. Wonderful bright bluish-violet flowers bloom early in the season completely covering the new Weston Nurseries introduction. The dark glossy foliage graces an upright spreading dense plant which will mature at 2-3'.