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  • HOME
  • About
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Renew or Join
    • Officers
    • History of SE-ARS
    • HELP: How to use our website
    • 2012 ARS/ASA Convention
    • Contact Us
    • Events >
      • Upcoming & Past Events >
        • Calendar View
      • Flower Show Information >
        • 2018 Flower Show
        • 2017 Flower Show
        • 2016 Flower Show
        • 2015 Flower Show
        • 2014 Flower Show
  • BRR
  • Info
    • Dexter Study Group >
      • Don Kellam
    • Plant Sources
    • "Good Doers"
    • How to plant and care for a rhododendron
    • Rhododendron diseases & pests
    • How to propagate rhododendrons
    • How to hybridize rhododendrons
    • Other rhododendron links
    • Rhododendrons for Upstate South Carolina
    • RhodoWeather
    • ARS Blog
    • Hooper Bald
    • Rosebay
  • Photos
    • 2019 ASA CONVENTION
    • 2020 Virtual Flower Show
    • New Hybrids
    • Submit Photos
    • 2015 Photo Contest
    • General Gallery
    • Featured Rhodos >
      • Red R. maximum
      • R. hyperythrum
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    • Join or Renew >
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                           Other Useful Rhododendron Links

A wealth of information on rhododendrons can be found on browsing the web.   Explore the links below for an enjoyable rhodo education:
 

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American Rhododendron Society  Comprehensive information from our parent organization.


SELECTED ARTICLES FROM JOURNAL ARS: "How to", Plant Info, Plant Hunting & History
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   Azalea Society of America     "This Azalea Society website is the source of information about     azaleas. "   All azaleas are rhododendrons, and most members of SE-ARS also hold memberships in the ASA.







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Rebirth of Hirsutum 2023
RHODODENDRA.ORG
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Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden  (Federal Way, Wash.) "Home to one of the largest collections of species rhododendrons in the world, the garden displays over 700 of the more than 1,000 species found in the wilds of North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as the tropical regions of southeast Asia and northern Australia. "

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North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville, N.C.   "The fulfillment of the dream of Frederick Law Olmsted and located just minutes from downtown Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden that offers a wealth of activities for families and kids of all ages. Our Asheville gardens feature one of the most renowned bonsai collections in the country, as well as a diversity of flower and botanical exhibits all year round. ... In appreciation for their support, Members receive special benefits such as free parking, discounts, special mailings, a monthly e-newsletter and reciprocal privileges with nearly 300  American Horticultural Society gardens nationwide."

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Southern Highlands Reserve, (Lake Toxaway, N.C.)     "The Southern Highlands Reserve is dedicated to sustaining the natural ecosystems of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the preservation, cultivation and display of plants native to the region and by advocating for their value through education, restoration and research. Located in Western North Carolina at an elevation of 4500 feet, the varied topography and forest types found on our 120 acres allow us to emulate many of the plant communities found in the higher reaches of the southern Appalachians.  The Azalea Walk is truly a garden for the future. Although thousands of Trillium catesbaei, Bellworts and Clintonia that occur here naturally provide a delightful early spring walk, a surprise is lurking among the carpet of ferns that take over in late May. Hundreds of Gregory Bald hybrids have been planted in a color sequence along this naturalistic path.  At the right time of year, the trail leading to Vaseyi Pond is pure magic — a fairy tale walk through a thicket of 12 foot tall Rhododendron vaseyi bathed in bright pink blossoms. Wait three weeks and the pink petals are underfoot — more magic.   By mid-June, when the ferns have banished the brown of winter for another season, the banks of Vaseyi Creek are carpeted with thousands of white Galax candles that light up the now dark tunnel."
2015 Fall Newsletter


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South Carolina Botanic Garden.  " What began in 1958 as a camellia preserve on a small parcel of land adjacent to John C. Calhoun's 19th-Century Fort Hill estate has since grown to 295 acres of cultivated landscapes and natural woodlands.   Designated the State's botanical garden in 1992, the Garden is at the intersection of Highway 76 and Pearman Boulevard at Clemson University.   Visitors are welcome free of charge, every day, dawn to dusk. "   Plant sales featuring numerous trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants are in spring and fall, with early sale admission to Friends of the Garden.       On Facebook.

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Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy   "Founded in 1974 as a non-profit, charitable organization, SAHC works to conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, local farmland and scenic beauty of the mountains of North Carolina and east Tennessee for the benefit of present and future generations. We achieve this by forging and maintaining long-term conservation relationships with private landowners and public agencies, owning and managing land, and encouraging healthy local communities."   SAHC has done much in the preservation of the Roan Mountain area, which has extensive native stands of R. catawbiense and R. calendulaceum.     Frequent hikes in the mountains are sponsored.

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Azalea Chapter of the ARS    An outstanding website.   "Centered in Atlanta, Georgia, in a state where most of the world’s deciduous azaleas can be found growing naturally and most evergreen azaleas thrive, our chapter specializes in azaleas, but not to the exclusion of other rhododendrons or even other types of plants.     We have a wealth of information on this site, and the menus at the top of the page with their drop-down submenus should be self explanatory.     Much of the information can be found on the Plant Info and Resources pages.    Current information will be published on our News Blog, and back issues of Azalea Blooms, our chapter newsletter, are available."

Biltmore House and Gardens    Asheville  major attraction.
Hamilton Garden     "Botanical jewel of the North Georgia mountains."

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Murcott Garden     A longtime rhododendron hybridizer and gardener on Long Island, NY shares his knowledge and wisdom on a variety of rhododendron topics.

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Don Hyatt  (Virginia) Don Hyatt, a retired northern Virginia schoolteacher, is a sought after speaker who has visited SE-ARS several times, and has long been active in the preservation of azaleas

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Middle Atlantic Chapter of the ARS (Virginia, West Virginia) Members of the MAC Chapter have been active in the preservation of native azaleas, particularly on Gregory Bald and Hooper Bald, and make annual treks and service trips in the Blue Ridge mountains.

BIODIVERSITY HERITAGE LIBRARY  
Project of Missouri Botanical Garden
Historical documents: Classic books, articles, journals, nursery lists, etc., available to read online and/or download.
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Steve Henning, based in southeastern Pennsylvania, offers this encyclopedic rhododendron information site.

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  Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ARS





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Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society  
Southeastern Pennsylvania, with many plants which will grow in the SE-ARS region.


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         David Leach Research Station/ Holden Arboretum, Ohio
               Phytopthera resistance in R. hyperythrum
               Leach hybrids
               R. hyperythrum hybrids





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Midwest Chapter ARS. Includes "How to" videos.
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Azalea and Rhododendron Forum
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For Rhododendron Travelers:
        Rhododendron enthusiasts with the inclination to travel, but to avoid the arduous treks in Himalayan and other Asian native areas may see many exotic rhododendrons in gardens of climates more favorable than ours:
                New Zealand Rhododendron Association
                Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust
                Australian Rhododendron Society
                Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
                Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group, RHS
                Bremen Rhododendron P
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Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group, RHS
       The Rhododendron, Camellia and   Magnolia     group of the RHS  is an ever expanding resource concerning the classification,   cultivation and care of plants in these three genera for enthusiasts at all levels of expertise.    


As a Member of the RCM Group you can enjoy:
  • Garden Visits
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  • The Rhododendron Story
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"yak" voted best of all rhodos by RCM/RHS!
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The Year Books of the Rhododendron Association.      The Rhododendron Association was the successor to the Rhododendron Society and it published a Year Book for its members from 1929 until 1939.
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Scottish Rhododendron Society (Chapter of ARS).
           Yearbook 21

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www.myrhodo.de/de-de/              
​My Rhododendron:
    German rhododendron site.
If opened with Google Chrome, site will be automatically translated to English.

THE SECRET WORLD OF RHODODENDRONS ----     
Dr Richard Milne,  Edinburgh Botanic Garden                                    ​
www.youtube.com/watch?v=53upag02Qw8
Southeastern Chapter Hybridizers:
Augie Kehr Rhododendrons and Azaleas, list
August Kehr Memorial Garden: by Bob Stelloh
Augie Kehr and plant photos courtesy of Bob Stelloh
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Lonnie Player: Rhodo Crosses & Tag Codes
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The Best Southeastern Native Plants for your Garden, Dr. Larry Mellichamp
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