A
Abigail (Loder's White X R. calophytum) E, 4/3, -5F, 5' ; Great ball shaped pink tinged trusses on
well branched plant of shiny large dark green leaves. Dr. Carl Phetteplace. 2,3 yr
Abe Arnott (Marchiness of Landsdowne X Lee's Dark Purple) M, -5F, 5/3, 5';
Large lavender trusses with startling dark purple blotch, leaves dark green, plant tends to
be best in sun to keep well branched. Weber. 3,4yr
Abendsonne (John Waterer X R. scyphocalyx) M, -5F, 5 ; ball shaped flowers of brilliant red
suffused orange, accented by orange calyx; rounded olive green foliage; Hobbie; 1,2 yr
Abraham Lincoln (R.catawbiense X Unknown) M, -25F, 4' ; Lovely red ball trusses on hardy
plant which looks great grown in full sun. Parsons. 4-6yr
Adele's Species (Unknown Cross) M, 0F, 4' ; An interesting plant of unknown origin with
strange little pink-orange double fragmented flowers; medium green recurved leaves; plant
branches well. Unknown. 3 yr
Admiral Piet Hein (Sir Charles Butler X Halopeanum) M, -10F, 4' ; Stately plant, well
branched; Flowers fragrant pastel rose in tight trusses; leaves slightly glossy;
C.B. van Nes. 3,4yr
Adrastia (R. williamsianum X R. neriiflorum) EM, 0F, 4/4, 3' ; Excellent semi-dwarf,
very bushy plant habit, covers itself with bell shaped deep pink flowers. Lord Aberconwayi. 4-6yr
Aglo (R. carolinianum X R. minus) EM, -20F, 3' ; Spirit lifting glowing pink round
bush which holds flowers longer due to early flowering; Mezitt. 4,5 yr
Airy Fairy (R. lutescens X R. mucrunulatum Cornell Pink) E, 0F, 4' ; Open upright grower, with small
dark green leaves; Bright pure pink dainty flowers, delightful late winter
bloomer; Maloney,Granston 2,4 yr
Aladdin (R. griersonianum X R. auriculatum) L, -10F, 5' ; Spectacular trumpet shaped
hot pink hanging trusses with spicy fragrance on elegant plant with long
slender fir green foliage; Crosfield 1-3yr
Albatross (Loderi g. X R. discolor) L, 0F, 5' ; Vigorous tree like grower, pink buds open to
huge white dome trusses with sweet fragrance; The plant glows. Rothschild 3yr
Albert Close (R. maximum
X R. macrophyllum) L, -10F, 4' ; Beautiful rose pink trusses adorn plant
which tends to grow tall and slender, dark green recurved leaves;
Fraser-Gable 5,6yr
Alec G. Holmes (R.
yakushimanum X R. elliottii) EM, -5F, 5' ; Light lavender funnel shaped
flowers flushed pink, with red spotted blotch on dorsal lobe; Excellent
branching, light indumentum. G. Holmes 3,4yr
Alena (Cunningham White X R. decorum) M, -10F, 5' ; Excellent addition from Czech Republic, white
faintly fragrant trusses on round bush of elegant shiny foliage; Unknown hybridizer 4,5 yr
Alice Poore (a Dexter unknown cross) EM, -5F, 5' ; Pink ball trusses, much like Scintillation; dark green leaves. 2 yr
Alice Street (Diane X R wardii) M, -5F, 4' ; Ball shaped trusses of lemon yellow; Glossy
foliage, medium fir green leaves; plant branches well; M. Koster 2 yr
Ambassador (Jan Dekins X Madame de Bruin) LM, -5F, 3' ; A perfect mound of dark green glossy
leaves, late season yellow-pink ball trusses, florets with orange-pink flare. Rotterdam 6-8yr
America (Parson's Grandiflorum X dark red hybrid) LM, -20F, 5' ; Ironclad rhodie; red ball
trusses; dark green recurved leaves; plant likes pruning to keep nice shape; M.Koster 1-4yr
Anah Kruschke (Purple excellent dark green bushy plant which self prunes itself for easy care. Kruschke 4-8yr
Andrew Patton (Scintillation
X R. calophytum) M, -5F, 5' ; What a beautiful specimin this is turning out
to be. Been growing in open lathe house for 4 years now and has beautiful large
medium green leaves, nice growth habit and some plants starting to bud up this
year; flowers white with deep red throat; Furman 4 yr
Angelique (Vulcan X purplish-pink at edges; compact dark green bush; Dr. L. Bulgin 2-3yr
Angelo (R. griffithianum
X R. discolor) L, -5F, 6' ; Large white trusses with green spotting in
throat; Large dark green leaves; loves afternoon shade where leaves get huge; Rothschild 2-5yr
Angel's Dream (Whitney's
Orange X R. discolor) LM, -5F, 4' ; Double pink flowers with reddish
freckles spattered throughout the florets; sweet perfume; likes vigorous
pruning to keep shape; lance shaped leaves. 3-5yr
Anita Dunstan (Crest
X Hotei) M, 0F, 4' ; Bright yellow flowers tipped with orange; shiney
slightly rounded leaves on beautiful circular shaped bush; W. Hill 4 yr
Anita Gehnrich (Jean
Marie de Montague X R. yakushimanum) L, -15F, 4' ; Frilly deep pink flowers
on plant with indumented leaves and nice round shape; Waldman. 2,3 X 6yr
Anita Owen (Mrs. Helen
Weyerhaeuser X R. sanguineum var. haemaleum) EM, +5F, 4' ; Taller semi-
dwarf with dark green pointed leaves; dark red loose trusses adorn this plant; CS Seabrook 4yr
Anna (Norman Gill X
Jean Marie de Montague) M, -5F, 6' ; Large open deep pink flowers fading to
pastel pink with exquisite dark red blotch; new foliage bronze shading, changes
to dark green; Lem 5-7yr
Anna H. Hall (R.catawbiense alba X R. yak. Koichiro Wada) M, -25F, 3' ; Very reliable
bloomer; cold hardy snow white flowers from light pink buds; recurved
indumented foliage; Leach 4-7yr
Anna Rose Whitney (R.
griersonainmu X Countess of Derby) LM, -5F, 6' ; Huge deep rose pink dome
shaped trusses adorn this magnificent large leaved plant; Van Veen Sr. 6-8yr
Anna X yak #2
Beautiful slightly indumented dark green mounds of beauty and when they bloom
it's a beautiful site - perfect pink ball trusses;
2 X 8yr
Anniversary Gold (King of Shrubs X Crest) X Golden Star) M, -5F, 5' ; Fragrant golden yellow
ball trusses on semi-compact medium green leaved plant; Cecil Smith, Van Veen 1,2yr
Antoon van Welie (Pink
Pearl X Red Catawbiense) LM, -5F, 5' ; Huge pure pink flowers; sturdy
medium sized bush that grows as wide as tall.
Endtz 1-3 X 7 yr
Applause (Catawbiense
alba X unnamed hybrid) EM, -20F, 5' ; Globular ivory trusses; dense habit
with dark green foliage Leach 2,3yr
Apple Brandy (R.
yakushimanum X Unknown Hybrid) E, -5F, 3' ; Silvery pink flowers, compact
plant with a dusting of tomentum; Unknown hybridizer 2,3 X 8 yr
Apricot Fantasy (Hotei
X Tropicana) M, -5F, 5' ; Beautiful apricot-orange ball trusses with faint
fragrance on bush of lighter green glossy leaves; upright and spreading habit. Dr. Brockenbrough 2-4yr
Apricot Nectar (Unnamed
hybrid X Jalisco) M, -5F, 4' ; Bright orange-apricot trusses on compact
plant of shiny dark green foliage; Sun tolerant; Lyons 3-6yr
April Blossum (Everitt #3 a fortunei hybrid) EM, -5F, 6 ; Large, light lavender, frilly edged
flowers; strong, yellow-green flare; showy olive green foliage; Dexter 1yr
April Mist (R.carolianianum X R. mucronulatum Cornell Pink) X (R. dauricum album
X R. dauricum) E, -25F, 3' ; Low growing slightly open grower; small
sage-green leaves; multitudes of soft pink double flowers; Mehlquist 2-4 yr
April Rose (R. carolinianum X R. mucronulatum Cornell Pink) X (R. dauricum album X
R. dauricum) E, -20F, 3' ; Flowers double, fragrant and lavender-rose; leaves
small, curve downwards and turn purplish in winter, then flowers come soooooo
early. Mehlquist 2-4yr
Arctic Pearl (form of R.dauricum) E, -25F, 4' ; White flowers adorn this cute small leaved upright
plant; dauricum blooms in Jan-Feb in warmer climates; so does this little guy; Baldsiefen 2-4yr
Arctic Tern (R.trichostomum X ledum) M, 0F, 2'; Large clusters of tiny white flowers on
small leaved, very cute well-branched plant; P.Cox 2-4yr
Arnold Piper (Anna &
Marinus Koster) M, -5F, 6' ; Large deep pink flowers with grey-purple blotch;
plant vigorous, wavy, elegant dark green foliage; Halfdan Lem 4yr
Arthur J Ivens (R.
williamsianum & R. fortunei) M, -10F, 3' ; Light pink fragrant flowers
cover this bush of heart shaped leaves; Hillier 2,3yr
August Lamken (Dr. V. H.
Rutgers & R. williamsianum) EM, -5F, 3' ; leaves heart shaped, slightly
twisty and dark green; excellent round shaped plant habit; flowers deep rose
and frilly; Hobbie 5,6yr
Aunt Martha (Ponticum
cross) M, -10F, 6' ; Reddish-purple flowers and dark green foliage; prunes well
to nicely shaped plant. Clark 2 & 5yr
Aurora (R. kewense & R. thomsonii) M, 0F, 5' ; Very nice rounded leaves, compact habit; fragrant
flowers are soft pink; a parent plant to the choice Rothschild Naomi series; Gill 3 yr
Autumn Gold (R. fortunei
& Fabia) M, -5F, 5' ; Flowers are apricot-salmon with shades of pink and
orange, eye of yellow; can take sun and heat; Van Veen 2-6yr
Avondale (Pygmalion
& R. haematodes) & (Wellfleet) M, -5F, 4' ; Deep red flowers with black
spotting; dark green foliage; Dexter 6,7y
Axel Olsen (Essex Scarlet & r. forestii) M, -10F, 2' ; This little guy hugs the ground;
leaves dark green and roughly textured and roundish; flowers bright red in
loose trusses; Hobbie 2-5yr
Aztec (R. arboreum &
R. irroratum) E, +5F, 5' ; Flowers pink with maroon spotting; Rothschild 4 years.
Azurro (Danamar &
Purple Splendor) L, -15F, 4' ; Strong deep purple, dark red blotch; Hachmann 2-3 & 6yr
B
Babylon (R. calophytum
& R. praevernum) EM, -10F, 5 ; Huge white trusses on large plant of medium
Green lustrous leaves Reuthe 2,3 & 5yr
Bad Eilsen (Essex
Scarlet & R. forestii) M, -10F, 1 ; Low growing plant with circular shiny
dark green leaves; red buds open to
cardinal red lax trusses; Hobbie 2-5 yr
Bad Zwischenahn (
Doncaster & R. yak) & ( Catherine van Tol) M, -10F, 5 ; Rose pink
flowers with red markings; glossy green leaves Bruns 1yr
Balalaika (Omega &
Unnamed Hybrid) M, -15F, 4 ; Rather loose orange-pink hanging trusses with shades of lavender on
outer petals, yellow in center; leaves medium green; Hachmann 7 yr
Bambi (R. yakushimanum
& Fabia Tangerine) M, +5F, 3 ; Red buds open to pastel coral pink flowers; A very neat low grower
with fabulous tomentum and indumentum; J Waterer & Crisp 2-6 yr
Bambino (Britannia &
R. yak & Lems Cameo) M, -5F, 3 ; Flowers attractive tri-color of apricot,
pink and yellow; dark, shiny
green foliage; Dr.
Brockenbrough 2,3yr
Banana Flip (Fauriei
Hybrid) M, -5F, 3 ; Yellow bells with pink stripes; very neat bush that takes
heat and sun and keeps dark
green leaf color Hachmann 6-7yr
Barbara Hardgrove
(Unknown) M, -5F, 5 ; Apricot, pink trusses cover this plant of medium green; Hardgrove. 1yr
Bariton (A. Bedford
& Purple Splendor) L, -10F, 5 ; Strong purple with light purple center,
conspicuous dark maroon blotch Hachmann
2,3 & 8 yr
Barmstedt ( Sammetglut & R. yak) LM, -15F, 3 ; Cool rose trusses and greenish pink calyx – very unusual;
leaves dark green, recurved and indumented. Hachmann 4,5yr
Baron de Rothschild ( a
selected yak) M, -10F, 3 ; Pale orchid ball trusses fade to white with centers of pale green. Rothschild 3,4yr
Barry Rogers (R. yak
& Pink Petticoats) M, 0F, 3 ; Pale purplish-pink flowers with darker
edging on low growing bush of medium green Fred Peste 4,5yr
Bashful (Doncaster &
R. yak) M, -5F, 3 ; Flowers soft pink with bronze eye; leaves with silvery Indumentum; one of the
seven dwarf series. Waterer 2,3yr
Beaufort (Boule de Neige & R. fortunei) M, -20F, 5 ; Plant is compact with large leaves, fragrant
flowers are white with shades of mauve. J. Gable 4yr
Beautiful Day (Hotei & Crest) L, -5F, 4 ; Medium sized glossy light green leaves; strong yellow
flowers Pinstriped tangerine orange from throat to margins between lobes Sather 2-5 yr
Beauty of Halesite (Dexter hybrid) 1,2yr Beauty of Littleworth (Griffithianum hybrid) M, -5F, 4
Huge white trusses with spots of red-purple; leaves are smooth and somewhat glossy. Mangles 3-6yr
Belinda Kim (Earl of Donoughmore & Yak Exbury) M, +5F, 3.5 ; Deep pink frilly flowers, lighter
in center; dark green leaves; Dr.L. Bulgin 2yr
Belona (Britannia &
R. yak) M, -10F, 3 ; Rose red flowers blend to dark pink; nice dark green
foliage and compact growth
habit; Hachmann 3-7yr
Ben Briggs (Bowbells
& Loderi King George) VE, 0F, 2.5 ; Lovely low growing, somewhat open plant with pink bell
shaped flowers in lax trusses; Briggs and Elliott
1,2 & 4yr
Ben Moseley (R. fortunei
& Unknown) M, -20F, 5 ; Flowers light purplish-pink, darker at edges;
leaves rounded at ends; dark
green and glossy; Dexter, Moseley, Vossberg, Wister
1 & 7yr
Bengal (Essex Scarlet
& R. forestii) EM, -10F, 3 ; Scarlet red flowers cover this lovely dark
green arched mound; Hobbie
1-5yr
Bernstein (Goldsworth
Orange & Mrs. J. G. Millais) LM, -10F, 4 ; Unusual yellow trusses with
orange red flare; pointed moss
green foliage heavily clothe this plant; Hachmann, Stuck 1yr
Bert Larson (Diva & R. strigillosum) EM, -5F, 5 ; Flowers red, flap topped, glossy and perfectly
round; foliage medium green, slender and
recurved with short bristly hairs Larson 5-7yr
Betsie Balcom (Princess Elizabeth
& Elizabeth) LM, 0F, 4 ; Interesting little bush resembling a dwarf
Elizabeth – so gray green leaves and
red lax trusses. McGuire 1yr
Better Half (probably Elizabeth
hybrid) EM, -5F, 3 ; True red ball trusses atop this dense hill of dark green leaves; consistent fall
bloomer; Whitney, Sather
2,3 & 5yr
Betty Anderson (Van Nes Sensation
& (Mars & Purple Splendor) EM -5F, 4 ; Sweetly scented ball shaped flowers of pink with greenish
eye; medium green leaves; Anderson 1-4yr
Betty Arrington (Dexter hybrid) L,
-15F, 5 ; Late blooming fragrant pink flowers with red flare; medium green leaves; difficult to root Dexter,
Arrington 1yr and 6mo.
Betty Hume (possible fortunei
hybrid) LM, -10F, 5 ; leaves are large, medium green; plant branches well; flowers large, pink, frilly
edged and fragrant; Dexter 6yr
Betty Wormald (George Hardy & red hybrid) M, -5F, 5 ; Huge pastel pink dome shaped
trusses of pink with paler centers; medium green leaves; M Koster and sons 3-5yr
Big Sam & Lems Cameo LS1 - M,
0F, 4 ; Amazing large ball trusses of fragrant frilly pink, yellow with apricot flashes and maroon eye;
leaves dark green and often doubled Elliott 1-4yr
Bikini (Scarlet Blast &
Catawbiense alba) & R. yak & (Fanfare & Gertrude Schale) M, -15F, 3 ; Flowers
bright scarlet; dark, smooth flat leaves; Leach 2-5yr
Black Eye (Anah Kruschke &
Purple Splendor) LM, -10F, 5 ; Flowers red-purple with dark black eye in upper lobe; leaves slender and dark
green; Greer 3,4yr
Black Majic (Jean Marie de Montague
& Leo) LM, -5F, 4 ; Dark red flowers decorate this medium sized well branched plant; filtered sun
intensifies the color; Greer 2-5yr
Black Sport (Britannia & Purple
Splendor) LM, -5F, 4 ; Rich red purple flowers with black-red blotch; dark green, recurved, heavily
textured foliage; Nelson-Briggs 1-4yr
Blaneys Blue (R. augustinii Tower
Court & Blue Diamond) EM, -5F, 4 ; Startling bright blue flowers cover this densely leaved plant;
leaves velvety dark green, bronze in winter; Ticknor 4,5yr
Blinklicht (Nova Zembla & Mars)
M, -5F, 4 ; Flowers have dark red buds, changing into cherry red with darker margins; leaves dark
green; a splendid plant. Hachmann 5-7yr
Blitz (R. haematodes & G. A.
Sims) M, +5F, 3 ; Small rounded dense plant with deep dark red flowers; Clarke 1,2yr
Blue Baron (Unknown) E, -20F, 2 ;
Striking near blue flowers on compact lepidote with small dark green leaves in summer, bronze
leaves in winter; Weston 6mo. – 1yr
Blue Boy (Blue Ensign & Purple
Splendor) LM, -10F, 5 ; Plant habit is unusually tight for the Blues; Flowers
exceptional in size and color – vibrant violet blue with waxy edges
and dark purplish black blotch. Elsie Watson 3-5yr
Blue Chip (R. russatum & Blue
Diamond) M, -10F, 3 ; Flowers are violet blue, a lot like Blue Diamond. George,
Hydon 4yr
Blue Danube (R. fortunei &
Purple Splendor) LM, -5F, 5 ; Lavender blue flowers with faint green eye; leaves dark green. Waterer 3,4yr
Blue Diamond (Intrafast & R.
augustinii) EM, -5F, 4 ; Small bright blue flowers cover this compact grower; leaves small and dark green,
turning bronze in winter; Crossfield 2-6yr
Blue Ensign (possible ponticum
hybrid) EM, -15F, 4 ; Dark green leaves, well branched plant; dome shaped lavender trusses sporting
dark lavender blotch; Slocock 1-4yr
Blue Gown (Unknown) EM, -10F, 3 ;
Lovely blue-green foliage covered with masses of small light blue violet flowers; 2yr
Blue Jay (R. ponticum & Blue
Ensign) EM, -10F, 5 ; Violet blue flowers with darker edging; Dahlia purple blotch; tolerates heat well. Elliott 2-6yr
BlueNique (Blue Peter & Unique)
EM, -5F, 3.5 ; What a lovely mound of green foliage with cool cream ball trusses with lavender blue
spotting in throat. S. Hall 2
yr
Bluenose (Russautinii & R. dauricum & semipervirens) M,
-5F, 4 ; a bright more blue than lavender form of augustinii; leaves somewhat smaller, more rounded than
augustinii and bright green. Breukner 2,3yr
Blue Pacific & Cameo - LM,
-5F, 5 ; Dave and I acquired this plant several years ago and its still outstanding with excellent foliage,
though habit is spreading; what we like is the unique coloration of light mauve purple with darker
blotch. Dont know the hybridizer - one of a kind .
7yr
Blue Peter (Ponticum hybrid) M,
-10F, 4 ; Frilly trusses of light blue with deep purple flare 2yr
Blue Ridge (Russatunii & R.
augustinii) M, -10F, 4 ; Hardier than usual augustinii; lovely pea-green leaves cover this compact plant;
flowers light lavender-blue held in small trusses; the Haugs 2-4yr
Blue Wonder (Unknown) M, -10F, 3 ;
Deep blue flowers accented by dark eye; these little stars of blue cover this plant which remains
compact; Unknown hybridizer 1-3yr
Blutopia (Catawbiense Grandiflorum
& A. Bedford) L, -15F, 5 ; Flowers intense purple, lobes heavily spotted with greenish yellow; medium
green leaves; well shaped plant; Hachmann 5-7yr
Bob Bovee (R. yakushimanum Koichiro
Wada & R. wardii) M, -5F, 3 ; Large light yellow flowers speckled with red and greenish in
throat; roundish, flat glossy leaves; Bovee 3,4yr
Bobs Blue (Ilam Violet & Blue
Diamond) EM, -5F, 3 ; Exciting blue flowers cover this plant thats compact and round in shape; this
plant made it through -9F in the field at Hammonds; It blooms quite early and is a yearly delight! Dr.
Bob Rhodes 2-5yr
Boddertianum (R. arboretum & R.
ponticum) EM, 0F, 6 ; Tall open grower with delightful white trusses with pinkish ray and dark purple
markings; dark green foliage; Van Houtte 2-5yr
Bonito (R. fortunei & Luscombei)
L, -8F, 5 ; Pale pink sweetly scented flowers with brownish spotting; foliage medium green. Rothschild
1, 5&7yr
Boule de Neige (R. catawbiense &
hardy catawbiense) M, -25, 5 ; Flowers white as snow; leaves bright green; plant is cold, heat
and sun tolerant; Oudleu 2-6yr
Bowbells (Corona & R.
williamsianum) EM, -5F, 3 ; Light pink flowers; New foliage copper colored turning to jade green; leaves heart
shaped Rothschild 1,2
& 6 yr
Brandts red & yak #2 - M, 0F,
2 ; Flowers are a nice pink with lighter centers; color held well through blooming season; excellent dark
green foliage; 7yr
Brazilia (R. wardii & ) LM,
-5F, 4 ; Compact plant which blooms with pastel pink, yellow and apricot trusses; Hachmann 1-4yr
Bremen (Garden Hybrid & R.
williamsianum) EM, -5F, 3 ; Flowers are rose pink and held in loose trusses; leaves medium green and
roundish in shape; lovely plant shape; Hobbie 5-7yr
Brickdust (R. williamsianum &
Dido) M, -5F, 3 ; Brick-red and rosy-red flowers on this perfect mound of heart shaped leaves; R.
Henny 2-3yr
Bridal Boquet (unknown yakushimanum
hybrid) M, 0F, 3 ; yellow flowers with peach edging; foliage like yak but not indumented; Whitney,
Sather 1yr
Britannia (Queen Wilhelmina &
Stanley Davis) LM, -5F, 4 ; Bright red flowers; does well in sun; Light green leaves which are wide and
slightly wavy; C. B. van Nes 4-8yr
Brittany (Bowie & dwarf keiskei)
M, -5F, 3 ; Flowers are yellow, then change to pink; dense foliage Leach 4yr
Britton Hill (Jean Marie de Montague
& Red Loderi) M, -10F, 5 ; Deep red upright trusses; forest green leaves Britt
Smith 2 & 6 yr
Broughtonii (Unknown arboretum
cross) M, -5F, 4 ; Dark pink ball trusses with speckles; well branched plant of medium green leaves; Broughton
1&3yr
Brown Eyes (R. fortunei &
Unknown) M, -20F, 5 ; Many rose pink flowers with a prominent brown flare; medium attractive leaves of
green; Dexter 3-8yr
Bruce Brechtbill ( bud sport of
Unique) EM, -5F, 4 ; Exactly like Unique except round trusses of pink, yellow in throat; roundish dark
green leaves, compact plant; Brechtbill 2-6yr
R. bureavii & pronum M, 0F, 2
; A beautiful semi-dwarf with exceptional foliage of dark green with light tan-orange indumentum; cute
white trusses; 4yr
Burnaby Centennial (Leona & Etta
Burrows) M, 0F, 4 ; Light red ball trusses; medium green leaves; Dr.
Finley 2,3yr
Butterbrickle (Hotei & Lems
Cameo) M, -5F, 3 ; Buttery yellow flowers flushed pink with huge calyx; new growth bronze; Lofthouse 3,4yr
Buttered Popcorn (Mrs. Lammot
Copeland & Mary Drennen) L, -5F, 4 ; Bright yellow flowers coming late in season on medium green bush
of glossy leaves; Larson 1-3yr
Butterfly (R. campylogynum &
Mrs. Milner) M, 0F, 5 ; medium green leaves, somewhat open grower; tight trusses of light yellow with
red specks; Slocock 1yr
Buttermint (Unique & (Fabia
& dichroanthum apodectum) M, -5F, 3 ; Butter yellow flowers with flush of pink; lovely calyx; shapes to
perfect round table top; Mauritsen 2-4yr
Butter Yellow (Crest & Golden
Yellow) M, 0F, 5 ; Lovely compact plant with yellow flowers. Hill 5yr
C
C. O. D. stands for Charles Owen Dexter (r. fortunei & Unknown) M, -5F, 4 ; Flowers are white and pink, dark in throat, deep yellow
blotch, pink flush on reverse; fragrant; rounded bush; Dexter 2 & 8yr
Cadis (Caroline & R. discolor)
LM, -15F, 5 ; Flowers light pink and fragrant; narrow lighter green pointy foliage; plant shapes well; Gable 8yr
California Blue (probably augustinii
hybrid) EM, -5F, 3 ; Beautiful blue-lavender flowers on rather open lepidote; can reach 6 but
does look better if pruned every 2 years. 4,5yr
Calsap (Catalgia & Sappho) L,
-25F, 4 ; Flowers have pale purple buds that open to white with a striking dark purple blotch in upper
petal; medium green leaves; Michener 4-7yr
Calstocker (R. calophytum & Dr.
Stocker) E, -5F, 5 ; Huge trusses of creamy light pink with rich red flare, soon fading to white; leaves
large, upright, rugose ; Plant grows very large in shaded areas Rothschild 1
yr
Canary (R. campylocarpum & R.
caucasicum f. luteum) EM, -10F, 3 ; Rugose, dark green foliage prefers morning sun locations;
flowers bright yellow in slightly loose trusses; Koster 2,3yr
Canary Islands (Catawbiense alba
& R. discolor) & Fabia & (Mary Belle & Catalga & Peking)
LM, -15F, 4 ; Light yellow flowers, darker
yellow centers and red dots in throat; leaves fir green; Leach 5,6yr
Capistrano (Hindustan &
catawbiense alba) & ( R. discolor & Fabia) & ( Maxecat &
Goldworth Orange) & (Golden Gala) M, -20F, 4 ;
Outstanding pure bright yellow, dark green leaves; Leach 2,4yr
Captain Jack (Mars. & R.
eriogynum) M, +5F, 5 ; Waxy, red ball trusses; tends to be open grower; lovely dark green pointed leaves;Henny 1-4yr
Captain Jack & yak M, -10F, 3
; Flowers apple blossom pink; leaves dark green, recurved and indu- mented . Unknown
hybridizer 5-6yr
Carex Pink (R. irroratum & R.
fargesii) VE, -5F, 5 ; Imagine how youd feel with buds swelling in Feb. for March blooming when its still
snowing; Gives you hope for future bloomings in spring; Actually our Carex is tucked in away from
cold so sometimes is blooming during late snows. Its a more open grower in shade but worth it;
Slightly fragrant stellar pink trusses; Rothschild 4,5yr
Carita (Naomi & R.
campylocarpum) M, -5F, 4 ; Magnificent plant when older; dark green roundish leaves; loose hanging trusses of
yellow trumpets with pink flushes; Rothschild 1-3yr
Carita Charm (Naomi & R
campylocarpum) M, -5F, 4 ; leaves and plant similar to Carita; Flowers flushed peach-pink on yellow in
loose hanging trusses; Rothschild 1&5yr
Carita Golden Dream (Naomi & R.
campylocarpum) M, -5F, 4 ; Plant a little larger and more open in growth habit; flowers cream yellow; Rothschild
1,4 &5yr
Carlene (Lems Goal & R.
williamsianum) M, +5F, 3 ; Loose bells of pink with cream; mounding habit leaves small and rounded; Lem 1&4yr
Carmen (R. sanguineum ssp. Didymium
& R. forrestii repens) EM, -5F, 1 ; Flowers are dark blood red, leaves small roundish, wrinkled –
excellent dwarf Rothschild 2,3yr
Carmen & Ken Janeck EM, -10F,
2 ; We grow the very dwarf variety of this cross. It blooms early so havent seen it bloom, but Ive
been told flowers rose colored and glossy; some of the 3 yr olds have buds so well see this year Unknown
hybridizer 2,3yr
Carol Amelia (Polar Bear &
Evening Glow) VL, -5F, 6+ ; Huge fragrant flowers of white with touches of pink and peach; leaves large and
medium green; Fast grower – Needs room; Holden 3-5yr
Carolyn Grace (R. wardii hybrid) EM,
0F, 4 ; Flowers are soft yellow; chartreuse in center; leaves dark green and circular; G.
Grace 1&4yr
Cary Ann (Corona & Vulcan) M,
-10F, 3 ; Flowers are glowing florescent coral red; plant likes direct sun to inhibit insect pests; leaves
dark green Wright 3&7yr
Casanova (Newburyport Belle &
Good Hope) M, -25F 4 ; Yellow trusses with orange-yellow dorsal blotch; glossy medium green foliage; Leach 1&4yr
Catawbiense alba (form of R.
catawbiense) M, -20F, 4 ; white flowers, recurved green leaves. 4yr
Catawbiense Boursault (form of R.
catawbiense) LM, -20F, 5 ; Round purple trusses, dark green leaves Boursault 1-3yr
Cavalcade (Essex Scarlet & R.
griersonianum) M, -5F, 5 ; Bright red flowers, long slender dark green leaves; Waterer 2&4yr
Celebrity (Fortunei hybrid) L, -5F,
5 ; Large tight trusses of pink, flowers with yellow eye; leaves are heavily veined, dark green; plant
needs mostly shade; fragrance Greer intro. 3,4yr
Champagne (Goldsworth Orange &
R. griersonianum) LM, +5F, 4 ; Cream apricot flowers on plant of glossy green leaves; Slocock 4,5yr
Chapeau (Britannia & Purple
Splendor) L, -5F, 6 ; Flowers lavender pink with dark crimson eye; Habit upright, leaves medium green; Broxson,
Disney 2-6yr
Charlotte (Unknown) M, -10F, 4 ;
Flowers are reddish-pink in beautiful trusses on medium green leaves; 5yr
Charmont (Hachmans Diadem &
Holger) LM, -15F, 3 ; Very showy two color flower; white with strong pink borders and deep pink
blotch; dark green leaves with rounded ends; Hachmann 2yr
Chatham (R. fortunei hybrid) EM,
-10F, 5 ; EM, -10F, 5 ; lavender-pink fragrant flowers with red spotting; symmetrical branching; Dexter 1yr
Cheer (Cunningham White & red
Catawbiense) EM, -10F, 5 ; Cheerful pink flowers on compact hill of waxy glossy, fir green leaves; Shammarello 1-5yr
Cherries And Cream (Fabia & R.
bureavii) & Lems Cameo EM, 0F, 3 ; Small, well proportioned plant with deep green slightly
rounded leaves; flowers bright pink with creamy centers and red spots in throat; large calyx Workman,
Imrie 3,4yr
Cherry Float (Naomi hybrid) M, -5F,
5 ; Flowers burgundy and cream in pastels, throat dark red; leaves – dark green and glossy;
plant looks better in partial shade; Lofthouse 2,3 & 6 yr
Chevalier Felix de Sauvage (R.
caucasicum & hardy hybrid) EM, -5F, 4 ; Coral pink tight trusses with dark red centers – a showy bicolor;
dark green leaves; Sauvage 1-5yr
China (R. wightii & r. fortunei)
M, -5F, 5 ; Cream-yellow blooms with red spotting in center; heavily textured dark green leaves; Elegant
tree canopy in 12-15 years; Slocock 3,4yr
China Moon (China & Moonstone)
M, -5F, 3 ; Compact habit; leaves rounded and moss green; flowers clear lemon yellow Eichelser 1,2yr
Chinese Blue (Unknown) M, -5F, 3 ;
Small dark green leaves, bright lavender blue flowers. 2yr
Chitwood (Hotei & Van Nes
Sensation) EM, +5F, 4 ; Nice ball trusses of yellow, shading to white, but center dark yellow; leaves dark
green. Stockman 1yr
Chorus Line M, 0F, 3 ; Perfect frilled round ball trusses of pink Lofthouse 2,3yr
Christmas Cheer (R. caucasicum
hybrid) E, -10F, 4 ; A joy in Feb-March when this plant starts to bloom with soft pink round trusses;
medium green leaves; Methven 2-5yr
Circus (Fabia & Purple Splendor)
LM, -5F, 4 ; Pink trusses aging to cadmium orange, deep yellow borders, red stripes from center;
golden center; large calyx; especially beautiful dark green leaves showing off light dusting of tan
indumentum; G. Grace 2-4yr
Claydian Varigata ( sport of Madame
Masson) M, +5, 4 Lovely white trusses with yellow centers like
Madame Masson; foliage waxy with
pointed leaves of three colors – green, yellow and white Clay 1,2yr
Clementine Lemaire (Unknown) LM,
-15F, 4 ; Tight trusses of bright pink with yellow blotch; medium green foliage in nicely shaped bush; Moser
& Fils 1&6yr
Cliff Garland (Bric-a-Brac &
mucronulatum pink form) E, -15F, 3 ; Shell pink flowers; small green leaves; Nearing 2,3yr
Cliva (Manderlay & R. yak) M,
-10F, 4 ; Flowers hot pink on compact plant with dark green slightly indumented foliage; 2-5yr
Clotted Cream (Neda & R.
auriculatum) LM, -5F, 4 ; Flowers are deep cream with shades of pink and lavender and fragrant; leaves light
green, long and twisty; Aberconway 7yr
Colonel Coen (Unknown ponticum) LM,
-10F, 5 ; Purple flowers with super rich dark purple blotch; lighter green foliage, leaves wavy
and edges; Ostbo 2-8yr
Compacta (R. williansianum &
Unknown) LM, -5F, 3 ; Neat compact plant with round leaves and pink hanging trusses. Hobbie 3,4yr
Conneticut Yankee ( Unknown lavender
& catawbiense) L, -25F, 4 ; Flowers violet-mauve with dark purple blotch and green speckles;
dark green leaves; Mehlquist 3,4yr
Conquistador (Firebird & Autumn
Gold) M, 0F, 4 ; Red buds open to strong pink frilly edged flowers with light green centers; delightful
matching calyx; dark green leaves; Dr. L. Bulgin 5,6yr
Conroy (R. cinnabarinum Roylei &
R. cinnibarinum concatenans) M, +5F, 3 ; Very unique plant with blue-green leaves and light yellow
orange flushed rose small trumpet shaped flowers; Aberconway 3-5yr
Cookie (Queen O the May & Fawn)
EM, -10F, 4 ; Flowers beautiful pastel pink in tight trusses with maroon spot in throat; fragrant;
leaves medium green and glossy. James 2 & 6yr
Coral Glow (R. mucronulatum Cornell
Pink & R. lutescens) VE, -20F, 4 ; Vivid glow of pink; flowers have yellow centers and orange
flare; leaves purple-red in winter Mehlquist
1yr
Coral Mist (Nancy Evans & Mrs.
Furnival) EM, 0F, 3 ; Purplish- pink flowers with yellow centers; calyx yellow; dark green leaves Barlup 2,3yr
Coral Velvet (yakushimanun hybrid)
EM, -5F, 2 ; Coral pink flowers fade to light salmon; consistant fall and winter bloomer when
temperatures mild; leaves green with fawn indumentum, silvery tomentum; 2-5yr
Corona (Unknown) LM, -5F, 4 ; Compact
rounded trusses of rose-pink cover this well shaped mound of dark green foliage; Waterer
1 & 4 yr
Cosmopolitan (Cunningham White &
Vesuvius) LM, -10F, 5 ; Ball trusses of pink with deep pink-red blotch; compact plant with matte
green foliage; Hagen, Boskoop 3-7yr
Cotton Candy (Loderi Venus &
Marinus Koster) M, 0F, 6 ; Pastel pink trusses that are huge, wavy at edges with delightful fragrance;
large dark green leaves Henny, Wennekamp 3,4yr
Cougar (Loderi King George &
Unknown) EM, 0F, 5 ; Bright rose flowers from cardinal red buds fade to lighter pink; fragrant; well
branched and attractive foliage; Drewry, German, Weeks 3,4yr
County Fair (R. williamsianum &
) EM, 0F, 3 ; A beautiful pink flower on semi-low plant 2yr
County of York (Catawbiense alba
& Loderi King George) M, -10F, 6 ; Large white trusses are slightly fragrant; large recurved medium
green shiny leaves; takes sun and heat; good understock for rhodies that are large growers; J.
Gable 2.3yr
Court Jester (Vulcan & Sun
Devil) M, 0F, 4 ; Flowers vivid red with light yellow-green centers; unusual rolled calyx striped bright
red; leaves narrow and dark green R. L. Bulgin 2-6yr
Cowboy Joe (Unknown) M, +10F, 4 ;
Fabulous, frilly trusses of lavender-pink with golden eye emerging from dark pink; leaves
dark green and heavily veined Stockman 2yr
Crater Lake (R. augustinii Barto
Blue & Blue Bird) EM, 0F, 4 ; Bright violet-blue flowers on plant of small green leaves; branches nicely. Dr.
Phetteplace 1yr
Creamy Chiffon (Unknown) M, -5F, 4
; Salmon-orange buds open to creamy yellow double flowers; leaves medium green and glossy; Whitney 3,4yr
Creole Bell (Vulcan & Harvest
Moon) LM, -5F, 5 ; Bright glossy deep pink flowers with a bluish tinge; tolerates sun, heat and drought;
dark green foliage; Thompson
1,4-6yr
Crest (R. wardii & Lady
Bessborough) M, -5F, 6 ; Bright sunshine yellow trusses on medium green leaves; open habit in shade; Rothschild 1,2yr
Crest Hawk (R. wardii & Lady
Bessborough) M, -5F, 4 ; Flowers in tight lemon yellow trusses on slender growing plant of roundish
medium green leaves; Rothschild 3-5yr
Crete (R. smirnowii & R.
yakushimanum) M, -15F, 4 ; Magenta rose buds open to pale lavender flowers that fade quickly to white
domed trusses; soft beige indumentum; Leach 5-8yr
Crystal Springs ( R. fortunei
hybrid)
Cunningham White (R. caucasicum
& R. ponticum) LM, -15F, 4 ; White rounded trusses have yellow eye; compact plant with dark green
leaves; good understock for medium sized rhododendrons; Cunningham 2-7yr
Cupcake (R. yak & Medussa) LM,
-5F, 2 ; Flowers with orange, apricot and pink blends, fade to lovely pink; dense and compact
growth habit; attractive tomentum and indumentum Thompson 2-5yr
Curlew (R. ludlowii & R.
fletcheranum) M, -5F, 3 ; Large bright yellow singular flowers on this attractive dwarf with small shiny
dark, green leaves; Cox 2-4yr
Cutie (Calostrotum hybrid) M, +5F,
3 ; Lilac-pink flowers adorn this dwarf bush of grey green leaves; Greig 2-4yr
Cyanosure (Essex Scarlet & R.
fortunei) M, 0F, 6 ; Large pink flowers with dark eye; Plant grows big, leaves glossy green; Shapiro 1yr
Cynthia (R. catawbiense & R.
griffithianum) M, -15F, 6 ; Hot pink large conical trusses on a big plant
long dark green leaves; sun and heat tolerant. Standish and Noble 1-6yr
D
Dairymaid (R. campylocarpum &
Unknown) L, -10F, 4 ; Cream flowers with pink lines and red spots in throat; well branched plant,
leaves glossy Slocock 2-7yr
Dalkeith (possible hybrid of species
like pemokoense) EM, 0F, 30” ; Low growing hybrid covers itself with little lavender-pink flowers;
leaves tiny and medium green; McLaughlin 1,2yr
Damaris (Dr. Stocker & R.
campylocarpum) E, 0F, 4 ; A brilliant light yellow-green flower that fades to pale yellow-green; foliage medium
green and rounded at ends; Magor 5-7yr
Daniella (Nachtglut & (Mars
& yak) M, -10F, 3 ; Flowers salmon red with reddish edge; salmon-pink in throat with white flecks; low
dense habit; Hachmann 4-6yr
Dans Early Purple EM, -5F, 4 ; A
beautiful dark purple thats early contrary to usual purples. 4yr
Daphnoides (ponticum sport) LM,
-15F, 4 ; Prolific ball trusses of purple on rolled glossy dark green leaves; unusual bush that can
tolerate sun and heat; Methren 2,3yr
David (Hugh Koster & R.
neriiflorum) EM, +5F, 5 ; Medium dark green leaves; rich blood red round trusses; Swaythling 4-6yr
R. davidsonianum cross from
Whitneys collection EM, 0F, 4 ; lovely small leaved plant which grows fairly tall and has fragrant small
pink flowers at branch tips 3,4yr
Dawn (R. griffithianum &
Unknown) M, 0F, 5 ; White fragrant flowers flushed pink; medium green foliage; Waterer,
son and Crisp 2,3yr
Debbie (MayDay & Carmen) EM,
+5F, 2 ; Very classy dwarf – perfect mound of dark green leaves; flowers dark red hanging bells Henny 3,4yr
Delitissimo (Vulcan & Autumn
Gold) M, -5F, 4 ; Flowers medium to light pink with darker spotting on dorsal lobe; well branched, dark
green foliage. Dr. L. Bulgin 2,3yr
Denali (Vanessa Pastel & Pink
Walloper) M, -5F, 5 ; Pink flowers are gigantic and stately, contrasting dark, green slightly curvy leaves;
plant branches well and is elegant even in shady location; Elliott 2-7yr
Devonshire Cream ( Campylocarpum
hybrid) EM, 0F, 3 ; Compact, very slow growing plant; flowers cream-yellow; leaves round and
glossy; Slocock 3,4yr
Dexters Champagne (unknown
parentage) M, -10F, 4 ; leaves dark green; flowers of apricot and cream; Dexter 2-4yr
Dexters Harlequin (Pygmallion &
Unnamed hybrid) M, -5F, 5 ; Deep purplish-pink edges on flowers whose color is nearly white at
center; glossy green foliage; Dexter 6-8yr
Dexters May Moonlight (Unknown) M,
-5F, 4 ; fragrant cream and pink flowers; medium green leaves; Dexter 2yr
Dexters Peppermint (Unknown) LM,
-5F, 5 ; Light purplish pink flowers with yellow green blotch and fragrant; fir green foliage Dexter 2-5yr
Dexters Vanilla (Unknown) M, 0F, 3
; Pink, white and cream flowers with deep pink edges and red- brown dorsal blotch; scented;
medium green leaves Dexter 2yr
Dexters Victoria (Unknown) M, -15F,
5 ; light lavender flowers with large greenish-brown blotch; leaves glossy green; Dexter 2yr
Disca (Caroline & R. fortunei)
LM, -10F, 5 ; Frilly white flowers with flushes of pink; slender olive green long pointed leaves; slight
fortunei fragrance; Gable
1& 7yr
Diva (Ladybird & R.
griersonianum) LM, 0F, 5 ; Medium sized rounded trusses of deep pink with brown speckles; keep from cold winds
and direct sun; Rothschild 2.3yr
Doc (R. yak & Corona) M, -10F,
3 ; Flowers rose-pink, fading almost to white with darker pink edges; leaves olive green and slightly
indumented; Waterer, Crisp 3-5yr
Doctor H. C. Dresselhuys (Unknown)
LM, -5F, 6 ; Very stately tree like grower; Dark green leaves; large raspberry red ball trusses; H.den
Oden 1-8yr
Doctor Stocker (R. caucasicum &
R. griffithianum) M 0F, 5 ; Ivory white hanging trusses; dark green leaves; vigorous grower; North 3-6yr
Doctor V. H. Rutgers (Charles
Dickens & Lord Roberts) LM, -15F, 5 ; Frilly crimson flowers; dense and compact plant; leaves dark
green; H.den Oden
2,3 & 7yr
Dopey (eriogynum hybrid & Fabia)
& (R. yak & Fabia Tangerine) M, +5F, 4 ; This plant needs to stay out of the sun and wind; trusses
are bright red and rounded; Waterer, Crisp 2-4yr
Dormouse (Dawns Delight & R.
williamsianum) EM, 0F, 3 ; attractive semi-dwarf with heart shaped leaves that point downwards;
delicate pink hanging bells Rothschild 1-4yr
Dorothy Amateis (America &
Purple Splendor) LM, -15F, 5 ; Red purple rounded trusses with darker eye; dark green leaves; sun and heat
tolerant; Amateis 4yr
Dorothy Swift R. smirnowii &
yak) M, -20F, 3 ; Beautiful round mounds of indumented foliage; pink and white flowers; very neat
appearance; Mehlquist 5-7yr
Douglas McEuan (R. griffithianum
& Monsieur Theirs) M, -5F, 5 ; Large trusses of rose-pink; dark green and pointed leaves; Van
nes & sons 3yr
Dorinthia (R. griffithianum &
(R. haematodes & R. griffithianum) EM, 0F, 3.5 ; Shiny orange-red flowers with orange freckles and
black stamens; Aberconway 1yr
Douglas Stephens (Jean Marie de
Montague & Unknown) M, -10F, 5 ; Rose-red flowers with darker color in throat; large dark green leaves;
quickly grows to large specimen Stephens 5-7yr
Dragonfly (R. auriculatum & R.
facetum) VL, 0F, 4 ; Late flowers are carmine red, then florescent pink; leaves hairy, narrow and long;
fragrant; Rothschild 1yr
Dreamland (Discolor hybrid & R.
eriogynum) & Jalisco & R. griersonianum) M, -5F, 4 ; A prolific bloomer of perfect pink ball
trusses; plant low and compact; Waterer, Crisp 2-6yr
Dusty Miller (R. yak & Unnamed
cross) M, 0F, 3 ; Light pink trusses; slight indumentum of tan Waterer, Crisp 1yr
E
Easter Bells (R. williamsianum &
China) EM, 0F, 4 ; Creamy pink flowers that eventually fade to white; leaves heart shaped and fir green; Lancaster 3-7yr
Ed Dunn (R. neriiflorum & R.
dichroanthum) & (R. discolor) L, -5F, 4 ; Bright apricot trusses shine on this rather open growing bush of
dark green; Ostbo 1yr
Ed Dunn & Norseman LM, +5, 5 Bright orange-pink trusses on dark green bush 1yr
Edith Bosley (Unknown cross) M,
-25F, 5 ; Flowers dark purple with black blotch; Plant very bushy, unlike Purple Splendor which can
change to open habit. Flowers same; Bosley 2-5yr
Edith Boulter (Marion & Unique)
M, -5F, 4 ; Lavender pink flowers with darker edging; tight growth; medium green leaves; Boulter 6,7yr
Edwin O Weber (Purpureum Elegans
& Madame Albert Moser) LM, -5F, 4 ; Flowers medium purple with gorgeous chartreuse blotch;
sprawling habit, but prunes well Weber 2-6yr
Eleanore Bee (Vulcan & R. yak)
M, 0F, 3 ; Blooms funnel shaped, strong purplish-red from pale
Purplish-pink buds; dense, spreading
habit; light indumentum; Dr. L. Bulgin 2-4yr
Electra (form of R. augustinii) EM,
+5F, 3.5 ; Beautiful lavender blue flowers on bush of velvety leaves; 4yr
Elisabeth Hobbie (Essex Scarlet
& R. forestii repens) EM, -5F, 2 ; Scarlet hanging bells on dark green bush with rugose leaves; Hobbie 1-5yr
Elizabeth (R. forestii-repens &
R. griersonianum) EM, 0F, 3 ; Red trumpet shaped flowers on bush of dark green foliage; very tight
grower, which also blooms in fall; Aberconway 2,3yr
Elizabeth de Rothschild & Mrs.
Lammot Copeland) EM, 0F, 3 ; lovely bush of creamy flowers 2yr
Elizabeth Lockhart (sport of
Hummingbird) EM, 0F, 2 ; Tight grower with heart shaped leaves which come on purple; bright red hanging
trusses; Lockhart 3yr
Elizabeth Titcolm (Marinus Koster
& Snow Queen) M, -5F, 6 ; Dark green foliage; large plant; pale pink buds open to pure white
flowers; Larson 1,3
& 7yr
Elmers Orphan (Unknown) M -15F, 4
; White flowers with dark spotting; dark green mound; 2-6yr
Elrose Court (Vulcan & Sun
Devil) M, 0F, 4 ; Deep coral pink shading darker to reddish-orange as flowers age; dark green foliage; Dr.
L. Bulgin 2,3yr
Elsie Straver ( R. campylocarpum
& Unknown) EM, -5F, yellow, tinged apricot flowers with red center; light green leaves Straver 1yr
Elsie Watson (Anna & Purple
Lace) EM, 0F, 4 ; Beautiful purple-red waxy conical trusses; leaves dark green and wavy; Fujioka 4-6yr
Elvira (R. brachycarpum ss.
Tigerstedi & R. forestii) EM, -25F, 2 ; Very dwarf plant which dislikes direct sun; cute red flowers on
small green leaves; M. Uosukainen 3,4yr
Emanuella (Mars & R. yak) LM,
-10F, 3 ; Flowers white with strong neyron rose rims and exterior dorsal markings of orange-buff; dark
green leaves; Hachmann 5yr
Emasculatum (R. ciliatum & R.
dauricum) VE, -10F, 4 ; Upright grower with small attractive fir green leaves ; pink delightful flowers
cover this plant; Waterer 2,3y
Emerald Eye (Oregon source) M, 0F,
3 ; Delightful tight grower, roundish very dark green foliage; pink hanging bells – very neat; Hybridizer
Unknown 3,4yr
Enchanted Evening (Unknown) LM, 0F,
4 ; Flowers soft salmon-yellow with stripes of peach-orange from throat to margins of petals;
upper lobe spotted dark lime-green; long elongated and pointed dark green leaves; plant looks great in
exposed sunny locations Whitney, Sather 3-6yr
English Roseum (Unknown) LM, -25F,
5 ; Flowers soft rose-lavender, leaves smooth and glossy; c
old and heat and humidity tolerant; Waterer 3,4yr
Equinox (Unknown) VE, -5F, 3 ; What
a joy to see this group blooming in February with pink ball trusses on lovely medium green
foliage on well shaped plant; Unknown hybridizer 2-7yr
Erato (Oratorium & Hachmanns
Feuerschein) LM, -15F, 5 ; Flowers are deep red, lobes spotted dark red, color doesn t fade; dark green
foliage; Hachmann 4-6yr
Ernie Dee (R. dauricum & R. racemoceum)
EM, 0F, 1 ; Purple frilled flowers with very nice tiny green leaves; Caperci 2-5yr
Esquire (Griersonianum hybrid) M,
+5F, 4 ; Pastel orange-red with pink tones; super plant with dark green leaves; Barto-James 3,4yr
Etta Burrows (Fusilier & r.
strigillosum) E, +5F, 5 ; Flowers are bright and shiny red early in season on amazing well branced plant of dark
green recurved leaves; Showstopper Larson 2-7yr
Eunie (Dinny Dee & Sierra de
Oro) EM, +5F, 4 ; Dome shaped trusses of yellow with red blotch; leaves lovely and rounded at ends,
glossy; Joe Davis 3,4yr
Europa ( R. ungernii & kyawii)
VL, -5F, 6 ; Large rosy-lilac flowers; very attractive, large dark green leaves; plant grows into tree;
blooms June-July here; WOW Rothschild 3-5yr
Evening Glow (r. discolor &
Fabia) L, -5F, 5 ; L, -5F, 5 ; Late blooming yellow with peach flushes; large calyx; medium green foliage;
branches well; Van Veen 5yr
Exbury Calstocker (R. calophytum
& Dr. Stocker) E, -5F, 6 ; Huge trusses of creamy light pink with rich red flare; flowers soon fade to
white; leaves upright, rugose and very big; Rothschild 1-4yr
Exbury Cornish Cross (R. thomsonii
& R. griffithianum) E, 0F, 5 ; Beautiful large red trusses with lighter centers; lovely round glossy
leaves; Rothschild 1yr
Excalibur (Lems Cameo & Pink
Petticoats) LM, 0F, 5 ; Large conical trusses of rose; Dark green leaves; Lofthouse 3yr
Exotic (Loderi King George &
Ostbo Y 3) M, +5F, 5 ; Flowers red blended yellow and pink; Large shiny leaves; tree like growth; Bovee 2-5yr
F
Fabia (R. dichroanthum & R.,
griersonianum) M, +5F, 4 ; Orange flowers on compact dark green bush Aberconway 2-4yr
Fabia & R. bureavii M, +5F, 4
; Excellent pastel coral pink trumpet shaped flowers on bush of dark green leaves with excellent orange
indumentum; Lem 2,3yr
Faggetters Favorite (fortunei
hybrid) M, -5F, 6 ; A heart warming blend of pink and cream that melt into sweet perfumed white blooms;
Large foliage of fir green Slocock 2-4yr
Fairy Mary (Yaku Fairy & Mary
Fleming) EM, -5F, 1 ; This mound is sooo cute in the field – tiny leaves and tiny pink blooms on medium green
lump on the ground – like a decorated mole hill; 1,2yr
Fantastica (Mars & R. yak
Koichiro Wada) M, -10F, 3 ; Waxy flowers are shiny light red at edges, creamy at center; dense plant habit Hachmann 2-7yr
Fantasy (dichroanthum hybrid) M,
+5F, 2 ; Flowers bright orange on dark green pointed leaves; 4,5yr
Fastuosum Flore Pleno ( R.
catawbiense & R ponticum) LM, -10F, 5 ; Flowers are lavender and double with yellow eye; leaves spot
and burn in hot afternoon sun; G. Francoisi 2-4yr
Festivo (Hachmanns Polaris & R.
wardii) EM, -5F, 3 ; Ball trusses of yellow with red speckles on fir green foliage; plant branches
well; Hachmann
1,4&5yr
Feurschein (Nova Zembla & Mars)
M, -15F, 5 ; Heavily textured, though much more appealing, dark green leaves than Mars; Dark red
tight trusses are amazing; Hachmann 7,8yr
Finesse (R. soulei & Bowbells)
EM, 0F, 2 ; Persian rose cup shaped flowers; roundish medium green leaves; mounded growth pattern; Henny 1yr
Finlandia (Catalgia & (Adrian
Koster & R. williamsianum) E, -15F, 4 ; Pink in bud, opening to pure white flowers on tight growing bush
of medium green leaves shaped beautifully and twisting toward ground. Leach 1-5yr
Fiona (Bow Bells & Loderi Pink
Diamond) EM, 0F, 5 ; Pastel pink ball trusses; fir green leaves; Brandt. 1yr
Fire Rim (Nancy Evans & Pink
Petticoats) EM, 0F, 2 ; red flowers with light cream interiors and red-purplish edging; Barlup 1-4yr
Flaming Star (Ring of Fire &
Lems Cameo) M, 0F, 5 ; Blossoms with red-orange edges fading to yellow centers; glossy dark green
leaves; Thompson 4yr
Flava (R. wardii & R. yak) M,
-5F, 5 ; Flowers medium yellow and waxy, flushes of pink; leaves shiny and fir green; Unknown
hybridizer 3-7yr
Floras Boy (R. forestii repens
& Jean Marie de Montague) EM, +5F, 2 ; Cute dark green somewhat oval leaves; bright red trumpet
shaped flowers Markeeta Nsy 1-4yr
Flora Markeeta (R. thomsonii &
(Unique & Luscombei var Leonardslee) M, -5F, 4 ; Glossy green leaves; buds coral pink, flowers
flushed coral rimmed in bright pink; Markeeta Nsy 1,2yr
Francesca (Britannia & Dexter
202) LM, -10F, 5 ; Flowers are black-red fading to bright carmine red in large trusses; large dark green
leaves; Consolini 1-4yr
Frank Galsworthy (Ponticum hybrid)
L, -15F, 4 ; Very dark maroon-purple flowers with green-gold eye; leaves heavily textured and dark
green and curl with heavy fertilization; Waterer 2,4yr
Fred Hamilton (R. neriiflorum &
R. griersonianum) & ( R. dichroanthum) LM, 0F, 4 ; late season event of yellow-peach trusses on well
branched plant of medium green; Lem, Van Veen 4-7yr
Fred Peste (R. yak & Corona) EM,
0F, 3 This dwarf with dark green foliage above and heavily indumented below is covered each spring
with bright red flowers; Peste 4-6yr
Fresco (R. aberconwayi & Ruby
Bowman) EM, -5F, M, ; Saucer shaped purplish-pink flowers, paler in center, few dark spots; very
cute Goheen, Bulgin 1yr
Frontier ( Letty Edwards &
Crest) LM, -5F, 5 ; Pastel loose trusses of cream, pink and apricot cover this plant in late April; stately
plant of glossy green foliage; Elliott 2-4yr
Fullbrook (R. grande & Unknown)
LM, +5F, 6 ; This plant gets to be a tree in 9-10 years; leaves long and heavily textured; flowers large
pink with maroon blotch; Mrs. Douglas Gordon 1,2yr
Full Moon (Hawk & Harvest Moon)
M, -5F, 5 ; Deep yellow flowers in rounded trusses; leaves rounded deep green and glossy; J.
Henny 4yr
Furnivals Daughter (Furnival &)
M, -5F, 4 ; Flowers pink ball trusses with dark cherry blotch; Foliage crinkly and rugose; Knap
Hill 3,4yr
G
Gala (Lems Cameo & Big Sam) M,
-5F, 4 ; Ruffled pink flowers in nice big trusses that are pleasantly perfumed; leaves shiny dark green; Elliott 1-5yr
Gandy Dancer (Crest & Lionels
Triumph) & Diane) EM, -5F, 4 ; A beautiful golden yellow with dark green roundish glossy foliage; well
mannered plant; Larson 3-5yr
Gartendirektor Glocker ( Doncaster
& R. williamsianum) M, -5F, 3 ; Rosy pink with deeper pink edges color these delightful flowers;
leaves dense green and heart shaped; Hobbie 2-7yr
Gartendirektor Reiger (Adrian Koster
& r. williamsianum) E, -10F, 4 Creamy yellow flowers with red spotting; well branched plant of
glossy green foliage; Hobbie 2-4yr
General Eisenhower ( Griffithianum
hybrid) M, -10F, 5 ; Bright rose-red trusses; Kluis 6,7yr
General Eric Harrison (R. yak &
Shilsonii) LM, 0F, 3 ; bright red trusses and dark red freckles; matte green foliage; well branched plant; Hydon
Nsy 1yr
General Sir John Du Cane (R.
thomsonii & R. discolor) M, -5F, 6 ; Plant grows quickly to stately bush of dark green leaves; flowers rose,
quickly fade to pink with red blotch; Rothschild 3yr
Georgeanne (Unknown) LM, +5F, 4 ;
Dark green slender leaves on nicely branched plant; flowers startling salmon-orange; Whitney,
Sather 2,4yr
Georges Delight (Crest hybrid) M,
0F, 3 ; Flowers soft yellow with dark yellow throat and dark pink edging; medium green glossy foliage; Whitley 2-4yr
Georgia May (unknown) M, 0F, 4 ;
medium pink trumpet shaped loose trusses ; 1yr
Germania (Antoon van Welie & R.
williamsianum) LM, -15F, 4 ; Rose pink flowers, frilly and darker at edges; large fir green leaves;
well branched plant; Hobbie 4-6yr
Gertrude Schale (R. forestii repens
& Prometheus) M, -5F, 3 ; Scarlet bell shaped flowers with dark green leaves; plant mound shaped and
thickly branched; Hobbie 2,3yr
Gigi (Unknown) LM, -5F, 5 ; Rose
red flowers with multitude of red freckles; Glossy fir green leaves; Dexter,
Burns 3&7yr
Gills Triumph ( R. griffithianum
& R. arboreum) EM, 0F, 5 ; Rose pink trusses fade to lighter pink. Gill 1yr
Ginny Gee (R. keiskei & R.
racemoceum) EM, -5F, 2 ; Pink with white centers color the multitude of small individual flowers; leaves are
small and shiny green; Berg 1-3yr
Gipsy Queen (Bow Bells & R.
barclayi Robert Fox) EM, 0F, 3 ; rose colored flowers; heart shaped leaves; 1yr
Gladys Johnson (Diva & R.
fortunei) LM, 0F, 5 ; large pink scented blooms; leaves large; Johnson; 2yr
Gletchernaught (r. russatum &
Blue Diamond) EM, -5F, 3 ; Flowers deep purple-blue with white filaments; leaves medium green and
small; Hachmann 2,3yr
Goldbucket (Scintillation & R.
wardii) M, -10F, 4 ; Coppertone buds open to creamy yellow with red brown markings; very nice medium
slightly rounded fir green leaves; Hachmann 4-6yr
Goldbug (R. croceum & Fabia) M,
+5F, 3 ; Compact plant with roundish twisty leaves; Flowers open red with many red spots which stay
while blooms fade to yellow; Henny 1,2yr
Golden Days (Dondis & R.
dichroanthum) EM, 0F, 4 ; Flowers a maize yellow fading to straw yellow edged with carrot red; plant upright
with dark green leaves; Henny 1-3
& 6yr
Golden Genie (Lems Cameo &
Crest) EM, 0F, 4 ; Reddish orange flowers on medium green foliage Brady, Briggs 1,2 & 5yr
Golden Jubilee (R. decorum &
Unknown) M, 10F, 5 ; fragrant creamy yellow blooms with flushes of pink and
green-yellow centers; showy, glossy light green leaves; Pearce 1yr
Golden Torch (Bambi & (
Grosclaude & R. griersonianum) LM, 0F, 3 ; pink buds open to soft yellow ball trusses with flushes of pink;
table top growth habit; Waterer, Crisp 5-8yr
Golden Wedding (R. yak & Mrs.
Lammot Copeland) M, 0F, 3 ; Dark red buds open to yellow waxy ball trusses; dark green glossy
foliage; Larson 6-8yr
Goldfee (Unknown) M, -10F, 3 ;
Copper orange-yellow buds open pale greenish-yellow flowers with tinges of pink; leaves roundish and
glossy; Hachmann 5,6yr
Goldflimmer (sport of ponticum) M,
0F, 4 ; Excellent variegated foliage; ruffled lavender trusses; Hachmann 3,4yr
Goldfort (Goldsworth Yellow & R.
fortunei) m, -15F, 5 ; Lightly scented pale yellow blooms; medium green foliage; branches well; Slocock 2-5yr
Goldkrone (Unnamed hybrid &
Hachmanns Marina) M, -5F, 4 ; Rounded trusses of yellow flowers lightly spotted with red; shiny
green leaves; Hachmann 5,6yr
Goldstrike (R. oreotrephes &
Royal Flush) M, 0F, 3.5 ; Golden yellow flowers with buttercup yellow upper lobes; leaves glossy olive
green; Henny 2yr
Goldsworth Orange (R. dichroanthum
& R. discolor) M, -5F, 5 ; Orange trumpet shaped flowers in loose trusses on open growing bush
of dark green slender foliage; needs pruning; Slocock 1yr
Goldsworth Yellow (R. caucasicum
& R. campylocarpum) LM, -10F, 4 ; Apricot buds open to yellow flowers with bronze dots; sprawling
habit; Slocock 3-5yr
Golfer (R. yak & R.
pseudochrysanthum Exbury) M, -10F, 18” ; Rose buds open to pink dome trusses, that eventually fade to white;
silver-white tomentum and gray indumentum; Berg 1-4yr
Gomer Waterer (R. catawbiense
hybrid) L, -10F, 4 ; buds pink opening to white flowers with yellow flare; deep green leaves on plant
thats sun and heat tolerant; Waterer 3-6yr
Good News (Britannia & Romany
Chal) VL, -5F, 4 ; Red ball trusses on well proportioned bush of dark green leaves; Henny 4-6yr
Goosander (R. ludlowii & R.
lutescens) EM, -5F, 18” ; Cream flowers speckled with red on upper lobes on cute semi-dwarf bushy plant with
small green leaves; Cox 1,2yr
Gordon Jones (Sappho & R. yak)
M, -5F, 3 ; Flowers have purplish-pink buds, opening to very pale lavender, then finally fade to white
with dark red spotting; tight grower; Murcott 3-7yr
Grace Seabrook (Jean Marie de
Montague & R. strigillosum) EM, -5F, 4 ; Outstanding red trusses on dark shiny green leaves; Seabrook 1-5yr
Graf Zeppelin (Pink Pearl & Mrs.
C. S. Sargent) LM, -15F, 6 ; Tight globe trusses of pink; darker at edges; heavily textured large fir
green leaves; C. B. van Nes 3-5yr
Grandmas Hat (Unknown) LM, -5F, 5
; Beautiful purple flowers with a white center and dark-red blotch; dark green leaves; plant may need every
two year pruning; Lem, Britt Smith 2-4yr
Grand Slam (Trude Webster &
Lydia) LM, -5F, 6 ; Giant conical hot pink trusses adorn this well branched plant of matte green
leaves; Greer 3-6yr
Great Eastern (Unknown) LM, 0F, 5 ;
Flowers greenish-white with deep purplish-red edges and dark red blotch; fragrant trusses; Dexter 5-7yr
Griersplendor (R. griersonianum
& Purple Splendor) M, -5F, 4 ; Bright hot pink trusses on this reliable bloomer; thickly branched,
but open unless pruned; Unknown hybridizer 6-7yr
Grosclaude (R. haematodes & R.
facetum) M, +5F, 4 ; Dark green recurved leaves; dark rusty orange indumentum ; scarlet waxy flowers in
flat topped trusses; Rothschild 4yr
Grumpy (R. yak & Unknown) M,
-5F, 4 ; Excellent foliage with cinnamon indumentum; tightly branched heavily leaved mound; pink blooms
with yellow eye; Waterer, Crisp 2-5yr
Gwen (Unknown) L, +5F, 3 ; Mandarin
red trumpet shaped flowers; deeply veined dark green leaves; from New Zealand 2yr
H. L. Larson (Mrs. Lammot Copeland
& Mary Drennen) M, -5F, 4 ; Lemon-yellow flowers with pale red edging on dome shaped trusses;
medium green twisty leaves; Larson 4yr
H
Haaga (R. brachycarpum Tigerstedi
& H. C. Dresselhuys) EM, -25F, 5 ; Dark pink trusses; dark green course leaves; much better in
filtered sun; Uosukainen 4,5yr
Hachmanns Charmont (Hachmanns
Diadem & Holger) LM, -15F, 3 ; very showy two color flowers of white with strong pink borders,
deep pink speckly blotch; deep green leaves; Hachmann 1,4-6yr
Hachmanns Diadem (Hachmanns
Ornament & Furnivals Daughter) LM, -10F, 4 ; Pastel purplish- pink trusses with cherry red eye;
dark green leaves, new growth reddish; Hachmann 2-5yr
Hachmanns Polaris (R. yak &
Omega) M, -15F, 3 ; Wind and sun tolerant; Pale fuschia-purple flowers darker at edges; Hachmann 1yr
Halfdan Lem (Jean Marie de Montague
& Red Loderi) M, -5F, 5 ; Huge bright red trusses from red buds; dark green vigorous foliage; Lem 4-7yr
Hallelujah (Kimberly & Jean
Marie de Montague) M, -10F, 4 Flowers a very nice rose red in large tight trusses; dark fir green
leaves, heart shaped and curly; Greer 4-7yr
Handsworth Scarlet ( R. caucasicum &
R. arboreum) E, -5F, 5 ; Rose red buds open to dark pink-red trusses on densely branched plant of
dark green leaves; Fisher & Sibray 3-6yr
Hansel (R. bureavii & Fabia) M,
-5F, 3 ; Salmon-orange edging to pastel pink trumpet shaped flowers; excellent indumented foliage of dark
shiny green; Lem 3,4yr
Harold Stockman (Kubla Khan &
Spanish Lady) M, +10F, 3.5 ; Fantastic red ball trusses, large calyx of similar coloration; new growth
reddish Stockman 1,2yr
Harvest Moon (Mrs. Lindsey Smith
& R. campylocarpum hybrid) EM, -5F, 5 ; yellow dome shaped trusses, red freckles in centers;
glossy, rugose leaves; Koster 1yr
Hazel ( bureavii Hybrid) EM, -15F,
4 ; Pink flowers striped with deeper pink in tight trusses; foliage medium green and indumented – always
admired; Greer 2,3yr
Hazel Fisher (Mrs. Lammot Copeland
& Mary Drennen) L, -5F, 5 ; Flowers with shades of yellow, lavender and apricot with maroon
eye; leaves dark green and twisty Larson 3yr
Hearts Delight (Mrs. A. T. de la
Mare & Britannia) LM, -10F, 5 ; Flowers vibrant red with darker markings; leaves very dark, rich
green; Alma Manenica
3, 6-7yr
Heather Young ( Vickie Reine &
Van nes Sensation) EM, +10F, 3.5 ; Loose truss of frilly pink flowers with darker pink edges; foliage dark
green; Stockman 2yr
Heavenly Scent (R. fortunei &)
EM, 0F, 4 Pastel pink, sweetly scented loose trusses; Stately grower; medium green shiny leaves; Whitney,
Sather 3,4yr
Heidi (? Lapponicum hybrid) EM, 0F,
2 ; Tiny shiny green leaves; open grower; pristine white flowers at tips of branches; Del James 4yr
Helen Dehr (Unknown Warrior &
Noyo Dream) E, 0F, 3 ; Crimson red flowers in ball shaped trusses; new foliage
has nice tan indumentum; Moynier 5-7yr
Helen Everitt (Unknown Dexter) LM,
-15F, 5 ; Flowers are very large, pure white and fragrant; medium green attractive foliage; Dexter 1-5yr
Helene Schiffner (Unknown) M, 0F, 4
; Flowers pale lilac flushed upon opening, then turn white with yellow-brown marking in eye; purple
buds are attractive; foliage dark gray green; 3yr
Hellikki (open pollinated smirnowii
cross) M, -25F, Deep magenta ball shaped trusses; dense habit; new leaves with silvery indumentum; Uosukainen 2-4yr
Helsinki University (R. brachycarpum
tigerstedi & R. smirnowii) M, -25F, 5 ; Flowers bright pink with orange flecks; foliage reddish in
young plants, turning green with age; Univ. of Helsinki 3,4yr
Henrys Red (R. catawbiense red
& unknown) LM, -20F, 4 ; Excellent waxy very dark red ball trusses; leaves fir green; Mezitt 3.4yr
High Gold (Damaris & Crest) M,
-5F, 5 ; Flowers are bright lemon yellow in large trusses; excellent plant habit; dark green leaves
roundish at ends; Eichelser 3-6yr
Holden (Cunningham White & Red
Catawbiense) EM, -15F, 4 ; Rose red flowers with small red spots; Compact plant, beautiful glossy
green leaves; Shammarello 3,4yr
Honeydew (Unknown) M, 0F, 4 ;
Apricot, cream flowers; glossy green leaves; Dexter 1,2yr
Hoppy (R. yak & Doncaster) Mk
-10F, 3 ; Flowers pale lilac, almost white ball shaped beauties; plant shapes up nicely as round mound; Waterer,
Crisp 2-4yr
Horizon Dawn (Hotei & Tropicana)
& (Alice Franklin & Virginia Scott) EM, +5F, 4 ; Has exceptional Gigantic yellow trusses, dark green
leaves; Brockenbrough MD 4-6yr
Horizon Lakeside (Nancy Evans &
Lems Cameo) & (Skipper) EM, +5F, 4 ; Flowers light yellow with strong red throat and red spots
above; slightly fragrant; very compact habit; Brockenbrough MD 4yr
Horizon Monarch (Nancy Evans &
Point Defiance) M, +5F, 6 ; Red buds open to delightful, huge yellow flowers with red flare; large
glossy green leaves; sturdy stems; Brockenbrough MD 4-7yr
Horizon Snowbird (Unnamed hybrid
cross) M, 0F, 3 ; Flower buds purplish-pink opening yellowish-white then fading to snowy white
with pink filaments; excellent yak type foliage Brockenbrough MD 4-7yr
Hot Dawn (Mars & unnamed hybrid
of Mars & yak Exbury) LM, -25F, 4 ; Dark green elliptical leaves; frilly flowers of vivid purplish
red; Brueckner 4yr
Humbug ( R. williamsianum & ) M,
0F, 3 ; compact plant with reddish flowers; Wildfong 2-4yr
Hummingbird Dwarf (R. haematodes
& R. williamsianum) EM, -5F, 3 ; Bright pink hanging bells cover this round mound of circular leaves; J.C. Williams 3-6yr
Hurricane (Mrs. Furnival & Anna
Rose Whitney) M, 0F, 5 ; Flowers are beautiful pink with darker pink edges in ball shaped trusses; medium
green leaves; Whitney, Sather 4-6yr
Hydon Dawn (R. yak & Springbok)
M, +5F, 3 ; Medium pink flowers fading to lighter centers; frilly and nice firm ball trusses; perfect
mound of indumented foliage; Hydon 5-7yr
Hydon Harrier ( Mayday & Servis
Bay) M, +5F, 4 ; Orange-red flowers fade to bright pink; indumented foliage; plant with excellent round
shape; Hydon 2-6yr
Hydon Hunter (R. yak & Springbok) M, +5F, 3 ; Red-purple flowers on a compact plant. Hydon 6,7yr
Hydon Mist (R. russatum & Blue
Diamond) EM, -5F, 3 ; Light lavender flowers in groups of 6-7; new growth bright green; Hydon 4yr
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