ARHS 2009 TISSUE CULTURE ADVANCE SALE

Plant List

 RHODODENDRONS (all rhododendrons are elepidotes unless otherwise stated)

 VARIETY                     HYBRIDIZER                            DESCRIPTION 

R.Astrid                        Hachmann                  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

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

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.