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| Rhododendron - The Choice is Yours |
l.-r. Rhododendron 'Edith Bosley', 'Roseum Maximum', Cat. 'Album'ext here. |
Large-leaved Rhododendron have been used in our home gardens for years. We take them for granted as they lend their evergreen foliage to help soften the edges of our houses and garages but we still are taken aback when they're in full bloom. There aren't many shrubs that have such large sturdy clusters of pinks, lavenders and whites and combined with that bold textured foliage they can't help but draw attention to themselves. Take a look below for a quick review on our large-leaved Rhododendron selection - all CT grown right here at Planters' Choice.
Smaller size - Yakushimanum 'Yaku Prince' and 'Princess', and 'Cunningham White' - 3' tall.
Medium size - 'Chinoides' (white), 'Lavender Princess' 4' tall.
Large size - Catawbiense 'Album', 'Roseum Elegans', 'Boursault' reaching 6'+ and Rhododendron Maximum (Rosebay) and 'Roseum' which will grow approx. 15' +.
Deep Colors - 'Edith Bosley', 'Wojnar's Purple' both are dark purple, and 'Nova Zembla' is a good deep magenta-red
Good Clear Pinks - 'Scintillation', 'Janet Blair'
Wonderful Whites - 'Cat. Album', 'Cunningham's White', 'Chinoides'
Great Foliage - Rhododendron Maximum, 'Scintillation', 'Cunningham White'
Tolerant of Deep Shade -Rhododendron Maximum
Tolerant of Some Sun - 'Chinoides', 'Boursault', 'Roseum Elegans', 'English Roseum'
Pleasant Companions -Azaleas, Leucothoe, Itea virginica (Virginia Sweetspire), Clethra (Summer Sweet), Phlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox), hosta, early spring bulbs...
Optimum Soil conditions -Acidic and rich in organic matter, moist but well drained.
Best Siting - Eastern exposure, morning sun and afternoon shade
A Great Fertilizer - PHC 3-4-4 for Rhododendron & Azaleas
The Best Pruning Practices - Late winter/early spring (even though you'll lose some buds), or right after they finish blooming.
Best time to Plant - Spring (not the only time, but the best)
Best Mulching Practice - Natural, non-dyed spread about 2" deep.
Pests to watch for - Black Vine Weevil and Deer.
Stop by and see them in bloom and try to choose just one! |
Staff Picks! Doug Can't Choose Just One...
| Doug buys the material we need to bring in - both plants and hardgoods. He has worked in this industry since he was 12! Graduating with a degree in Landscape Architecture he has worn many hats until he has achieved his ultimate goal as purchaser for Planters' Choice!
Doug with Alaskan Cedars |
" When it comes to plants, mine is a Love-Hate affair...I love to buy them, and I hate to see them sit in our nursery. I'm always happy to see them leave on the back of your trucks.
We have worked hard to maintain the quality and consistency of our material and to broaden the mix at both locations.
So load up and come back for some more and I will keep buying!"
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Hydrangea macro. 'Queen of Pearls' | Abies balsamea var. phanerolepsis (Canaan Fir)
Abelia 'Edward Gaucher'
Cupressocyparis leylandii (Leyland Cypress)
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer', 'Lady in Red', 'Queen of Pearls'
Ilex crenata 'Steeds' (Japanese Holly)
Juniper 'Blue Point', 'Hetzii Columnaris', 'Grey Owl'
Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel) 3/4', 4/5'
Rosa 'Blushing Knockouts' 3 gallon
Rhododendron maximum (Rosebay Rhododendron) 30-36", 3/4', 4/5', 5/6', 6/7'
Thuja 'Emerald Green', 'Green Giant'
Tsuga canadensis (Hemlock) 4/5', 5/6'
Perennial HOT List!Aquilegia 'Blue Bird' |
Achillea 'Paprika' (Yarrow)
Aquilegia 'Bluebird', 'Cardinal' (Columbine) full bloom
Delosperma 'Basutoland' (Ice Plant) full bloom
Dianthus 'Firewitch', 'Bath's Pink' (Hardy Carnation)fragrant
Dicentra (Bleeding Hearts) 'King of Hearts'
Digitalis (Foxglove) 'Giant Shirley'
Lilies - Asiatic & Oriental
Paeonia (Herbaceous Peonies) - Just about to flower!
Salvia 'Blue Hill' (Meadow Sage)
Sedum sieboldii - Showing great blue foliage
Tropicals in Newtown |
Tropicals
Alpina zerumbet 'Variegata' - Variegated Shell Ginger
Bougainvillea 'Moneth'
Lantana 'Mozelle', 'Confetti', 'Tangerine', 'New Gold' - All tree form
Palms - Cycas revoluta, Trachycarpus fortunei
Plumbago auriculata 'Monott' Cape Plumbago
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 Planters' Choice, LLC
Visit our two locations:
140 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown, CT 06470 Tel. 203-426-4037 Fax 203-426-8057
496 Bunker Hill Rd. Watertown, CT 06795 Tel. 860-945-6588 Fax 860-945-9282
Hours:
March 15th - June 26th Mon.- Sat. 7 am - 4:30 pm
June 28th - Nov. 20th Mon. - Fri. 7 am - 4:30 pm & Sat. 7 am - 1 pm
Winter Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 4:30 pm | |
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