R. occidentale 'Leonard Frisbee' Web Specials

R. occidentale 'Leonard Frisbee' Web SpecialsThis form of Rhododendron occidentale was found by Britt Smith and Frank Mossman in the 1970s on Stagecoach Hill, above Big Lagoon here in Humboldt County, California. There are many unusual and fabulous forms of the Western Azalea that have been named and registered, but this is considered by many as the cream of the crop. Deep pink and white striped buds open to star shaped, flat faced flowers with pink shading on all but the upper petal, which

Then in August

The foliage is emerald green

creating a graceful and elegant display that brightens woodland gardens and shaded borders

look no further

The lavender flowers are lovely in July through September

augustinii has very blue flowers

The growth rate is quite slow

'Zuckerhut' is just too cute…growing very slowly to 1 ft in 10 years

Created and named by the Bowhans of Eugene

The red flowers glow when the sun is behind this plant

What a nice contrast…lovely lilac pink flowers on grey green foliage

Deciduous in the winter