The variety of rhododendrons is really huge, so that you can keep track of them, we share our 50 favorite rhododendron varieties with you here.
the rhododendron is so varied that it is easy to lose track. Within the different rhododendron species that we have compiled for you here in detail, there are in turn countless varieties that have emerged from breeding. So that your garden can also be equipped with the best and most beautiful rhododendron varieties, we offer you a small list of favourites. Below you will find some particularly beautiful rhododendron varieties that we would like to share with you.
Tip: You can find a particularly large selection of different rhododendrons here at the Nursery H Hachmann in Barmstedt Find.
Rhododendron varieties: The best large-flowered hybrids
The large-flowered hybrids are characterized by particularly large leaves and flowers that shine in beautiful colors in May and June. In addition, they are hardy, grow well and are very easy to care for.
Amber Kiss
: Late flowering variety; lush, amber flowers; relatively new variety; is characterized by particularly compact growth; Growth height up to 400 cm, INKARHOAnastasia ®: Blooms from late May to mid-June in deep pink with the inside of the petals being slightly lighter than the outside; Growth height up to 120 cm
Azure: Blooms dark purple from late May to mid-June; the inner side of the petal is veined red with velvety black spots; Growth height up to 120 cm
balalaika: Flowers in June in orange-yellow with pink edges; Growth height up to 70 cm
baritone: Flowers in May in violet with wine-red markings and black-violet spots; Growth height up to 190 cm
Berlin love: Bright red flowers in May; Growth height up to 140 cm
Amber: yellow-pink flowers with conspicuous orange speckles; Growth height up to 120 cm
Hans Hachmann ®-EU-S-: Pure white flower, dark purplish-violet edge with burgundy-yellow markings; Growth height up to 130 cm
Peacock Eye ®: Light lilac/pink flowers on; deep red spot markings on the upper petals; Growth height up to 120 cm
Bridget: White petals with pink reverse side; Growth height up to 100 cm
Catawbiense grandiflorum: Pink flowers with pink-red markings; growth height up to 40 cm; vigorous variety; INKARHO
Cherry Kiss ®-EU-S-: late flowering; deep red color; very lush flowering; relatively new breed; growth height up to 140 cm; INKARHO
Belami ®: flowers rosy white inside and outside; widely branched cherry-red markings; Good winter hardiness down to -22 °C; Growth height up to 120 cm
Cunningham White: Large white flowers; grows up to 2 m high; flowering in early summer (May); is particularly suitable as a hedge plant; INKARHO
Dramatic Dark ® EU Ⓢ: Dark violet flowers with purplish violet center and black eye; Growth height up to 100 cm
Erato -S-: Blood-Red Blossom; Growth height up to 140 cm
Furnivall's Daughter: Light pink flowers with dark red markings; Growth height up to 150 cm
Germania: Blooms in pink from mid-May to early June; the petals are wavy at the edge; growth height up to 150 cm; INKARHO
gold crown: Yellow flowers with red-brown spot; growth height up to 90 cm; INKARHO
Gomer Waterer: Flowers from the end of May to mid-June, first purple-pink and then pure white with light purple edges and a yellow eye; growth height up to 130 cm; INKARHO
Hachmann's Charming -S-: Especially late-flowering variety (flowers only in late May/early June); particularly hardy (down to -26 °C); tricolor flower in red, pink and white; compact growth up to 150 cm; INKARHO
june fire: Flowers in June in fiery red with a yellowish eye; growth height up to 150 cm; INKARHO
Madam Masson: White flower with yellow markings; growth height up to 160 cm; INKARHO
Marcel Menard: Dark to purplish-violet flowers with green-brown markings; growth height up to 140 cm; INKARHO
Midnight Mystique: Late flowering variety; bicolor; deep violet on the outside with a white center; is very trendy; Growth height up to 140 cm
Nova Zembla: Considered to be very robust and hardy; grows over 2 m tall; large pink to red flowers with dark ornaments
Olin O Dobbs: violet-red flower with a dark eye; flowering period from late May to mid-June; Growth height up to 160 cm
polar night: hybrid variety with the darkest violet flower color with black-violet markings; growth height up to 150 cm; INKARHO
red jack: Blooms from May to June; deep red flowers with black-red markings; Growth height up to 200 cm
Roseum elegans: Blooms in pink from late May to mid-June; Growth height up to 140 cm
Taurus: Bright red flowers from mid-May to early May; Growth height up to 140 cm
Rhododendron varieties: The most beautiful Yakushimanum hybrids
These hybrids are also characterized by eye-catching large flowers, but grow much more compactly than the large-flowered hybrids. The bushes, which grow to a height of only about 1 m, are densely covered with pastel-colored flowers during flowering. The hybrids tolerate both sunny locations and calcareous soil. The leaves have felty hairs on the underside.
Aniline: Pink to red flowers with a light center; Growth height up to 110 cm
Apollonia: White flower with a touch of pink and red-brown markings; Growth height up to 100 cm
Arabella: Bright pink flower with red markings; Growth height up to 100 cm
prom queen: Pink-white flowers with dark markings and a wavy edge; Growth height up to 110 cm
edelweiss: Pink buds and pure white flowers; Growth height up to 90 cm
Fantastica: Pink flowers turning almost white inside; Growth height up to 140 cm
flava: flower is creamy yellow inside and creamy pink outside; Growth height up to 90 cm
pile cushion: Ruby red, purple-pink flowers when fading; Growth height up to 35 cm
Golden melody: Creamy yellow flower with a green eye; Growth height up to 140 cm
Yak. Gold Prince -S-: Flowers golden yellow; flowering time from the beginning to the end of May; Growth height up to 70 cm
Kalinka: pink flowers; Growth height up to 100 cm
Percy Wiseman: Multicolored flowers of salmon pink to creamy yellow that lighten during flowering; Growth height up to 130 cm
Pricilla: Light red flowers with a green eye; Growth height up to 70 cm
Date: Salmon-pink flowers with red markings that are lighter on the inside; Growth height up to 90 cm
Rosita: Purple-pink flowers with a yellow-green eye; Growth height up to 140 cm
snow crown: Pink flowers turning snow-white with fading; Growth height up to 100 cm
snow cloud: White flowers with a wavy edge; Growth height up to 110 cm
silver cloud: flowers change color from light pink to silvery white during flowering; Growth height up to 90 cm
Trinity: White flowers with a green eye; Growth height up to 90 cm
Yaku Queen: White flowers with pink buds and a soft yellow eye; Growth height up to 100 cm
A more detailed listing of Rhododendron species and varieties can be found in our large overview article here.
The most beautiful deciduous rhododendron varieties we have compiled for you here.
Information about the special Rhododendron 'Bloombux' we have here for you.
tip: Regardless of the variety, rhododendrons need sufficient nutrients to form their magnificent flowers. We recommend a primarily organic long-acting organic fertilizer like ours Plantura organic hydrangea fertilizer. This is the perfect choice for your rhododendron and contains an extra portion of iron.
