Rhododendron Trees For Sale in New Zealand

At Wairere we have a specially chosen selection of our favourite Rhododendrons picked for top performance and flower power. There is a wide colour range to choose from along with fragrant varieties. Bibiani, Anna Rose Whitney, Bumble Bee, John Bull, Kaponga, Unique, Percy Wiseman to name just a few. For those with limited space look for the Yakushimanum hybrids.The name Rhododendron comes from the Greek 'rhodo' for rose and 'dendron' for tree so it is fitting that here at Wairere where we really love Roses that we also love these magnificent evergreen shrubs that were once known as 'Rose-trees'. Give them the right growing conditions and they be stand out performers in the spring garden. Rhododendrons like well mulched acid soil to keep their fibrous root system cool. Dappled light is best but as long as the root system is well protected they will cope with some sun. There are over 10,000 named and registered Rhododendron hybrids so there is no excuse not to find the perfect Rhododendron to complement your planting scheme. Browse through our range on our secure web-site or pop along to the nursery at 826 Gordonton Road, Hamilton to get up close and personal. We are happy to carefully package and send your selection to anywhere in New Zealand because here at Wairere gardening is never a drag.

Rhododendron Denali

Rhododendron Denali a very strong growing variety with dark green, bold foliage beautiful large trusses of deep rose pink.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink Pink
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Mount Everest

A vigorous and reliable Rhododendron with large trusses of fragrant, snowy white flowers with a hint of brown speckling in the throat. Flowers in spring. Plant in a semi-shaded spot with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: White
Habit: Shrub
Height: 2.5m x 2m


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Rhododendron Winsome

Attractive reddish flower buds followed by beautiful rosy-cerise flowers which are bright and glowing. Very free flowering in spring. Compact habit with attractive, small pointed foliage that has coppery tones when young. Prefers semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Red Pink
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1m x 1m


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Rhododendron Spiciferum

Small pale pink flowers in profuse clusters on the stems.Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Baden Baden Dwf

A dwarf Rhododendron with bright green foliage and glowing red blooms that appear in spring. Excellent choice for the front of the border or perhaps a container in a shady corner. Prefers dappled light and acid soil, mulch annually and avoid Lime. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Shrub
Height: 60cm x 60cm


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Rhododendron Yellow Moon

An outstanding Rhododendron with gorgeous blooms that appear mid spring. Coral pink buds open to frilly, waxy blooms made up of a mass of lemon, bell-shaped flowers. Glossy green foliage and a nice compact habit. Must have! Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Yellow Pink
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Virginia Richards

In spring, compact trusses of pink flowers open from deep apricot buds. The flowers mature to salmon-yellow with a crimson blotch. Long pointed evergreen foliage. Good strong healthy growth and a compact habit. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil.
Flower Colour: Pink Yellow
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5m x 1m


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Rhododendron Freeman Stephens

Big truss with very large cherry-red blooms, flowering mid season. A vigorous upright habit with a large dark green foliage. Will look good in any ones garden with morning sun and afternoon shade. Fertilize with an acid fertilizer as buds are forming. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Red
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Flaming Star

A striking Rhododendron that produces large trusses of blooms that are bright yellow in the center and has bold red-orange margins. Foliage is dark glossy and green all year round and flowering around November. Likes morning sun and afternoon shade. Acid fertilizer. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Yellow Orange
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Markeetas Prize

A vigorous and handsome Rhododendron with handsome waxy green foliage. In spring strong stems hold aloft large rounded blooms of brightest red. Stunning to light up a semi-shaded spot especially if you plant more than 1! Plant in acid soil and mulch regularly for best results. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Shrub
Height: 2m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Vireya Golden Charm

Vireya. A tropical shrub with luxuriant dark green foliage. Large full trusses of yellow-orange flowers. Flowers twice a year, in autumn/winter and spring/summer. Has a good constitution and forms a well rounded shrub. Plant in morning sun or dappled light in well drained acid soil. Protect from frost and feed regularly for best results. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m


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Rhododendron Witchery

With its Fiery red, open funnel shaped flowers it gives the illusion the the flowers are glowing. The new growth is covered with silvery tomentum - a spectacular show. Flowering mid to late season this is a beautiful specimen to have in any garden. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5m x 1.2m


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Rhododendron Charisma

Pretty delicate rose coloured buds open to rose pink flowers. Rhododendron’s prefer dappled shade, but can be grown in full sun if protected from afternoon sun or kept well watered. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and to promote new growth. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.8m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Impii

Rhododendron Black red buds open to very dark dusky red funnel shaped flowers, with wavy edged lobes, in small trusses. Dark green leaves on a neat compact growing plant. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Shrub
Height: 80cm


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Rhododendron Johnstoneanum Ken Burns

The buds are buff yellow with a pink flush and the fully open flowers fade out to a cream with a yellow throat and it is also fragrant. The leaves are quite small and slightly hairy and the plant stays well furnished and compact. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Cream
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5m x 1m


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Rhododendron Melrose Flash

Rhododendron Has yellow-green flowers with "flashy" purplish-pink margins. Wow, how showy! It is a great plant with delightful foliage that will make a wonderful impression in your garden. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink Cream
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5m


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Rhododendron Mrs J P Lade

Clothed in round rich soft lavender flower with darker centre, compact growing, free flowering with large trusses. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Lavender
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5m x 1m


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Rhododendron Pink Trumpet

Gorgeous large delicate shell pink blooms that are quaintly fragrant. Suitable for most garden situations. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.8m x 1.6m


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Rhododendron Karen Triplett

Large wide funnel shaped yellow flowers that glow in the light in early Nov. The bush of deep green foliage is an attractive copper when making new growth.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Blunique

Rhododendron. Light yellow-cream flowers with blue specks. Compact Habit. Plant in part shade in moist well drained soil. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Yellow Blue
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.2m x 1m


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Rhododendron Senator H Jackson

An excellent yak hybrid with deep green leaves and velvety hairs underneath that help support round, ball-shaped trusses of pure white flowers. Flowering mid Spring becomes a lovely specimen in any garden. Compact. Plant in well drained, acidic soil and partial sun and shade. Hardy. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: White
Habit: Shrub Dwarf
Height: 100cm x 100cm


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Rhododendron White Dove

A lovely Rhododendron with masses of small white flowers with green-yellow throat and dark green foliage flowering mid-Spring. A lovely addition to any garden for a fresh, crisp appeal. Plant in moist, acidic soil thats well drained and partial shade. Evergreen. Hardy.
Flower Colour: White
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Greers #1

Rhododendron A very free flowering Yakushimanum hybrid that holds its stunning soft pink color for a long period before fading to a paler pink. Compact rounded trusses on a compact plant. Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Shrub
Height: 100cm x 100cm


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Rhododendron Pink Perfection

Featuring light pink flowers with subtle speckles and a brighter margin on large, rounded clusters of funnel shaped blooms through October. A sturdy upright growing shrub with lovely green leaves. Thrives in morning sun and afternoon shade in free draining acidic soil. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Shrub
Height: 2m x 2m


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Rhododendron Manderlay

Rhododendron A mound-forming shrub with dark green glossy leaves and loose, open, funnel-shaped, dark red flowers deeper at the margins with dark red spots which appear in the spring. Prefers dappled light or morning sun afternoon shade. Evergreen and feed with acid fertiliser.
Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Elaine Rowe

Now this one is a stunner once grown as it can be a large shrub or small tree. Depends on how you keep it pruned. It produces big blooms of soft pink flowers through Spring. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink
Height: 6m x 8m


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Rhododendron Abigail

A compact, rounded shrub with elegant, slender dark green foliage. With striking pink blooms they have a soft orange undertone making this variety standout in any ones garden. Happiest in dappled light/shade. Evergreen
Flower Colour: Pink Orange
Height: 2m x 2m


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Rhododendron Cos

This delightful Rhododendron variety will put on a stunning display with its white, fragrant flowers in mid-late Spring. It has a compact, bushy habit. Hardy to -5c. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: White
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m


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Rhododendron El Camino

A variety that produces glossy green foliage that enhances lovely deep pink flowers with a darker blotch. November flowering. Best situated for morning sun and afternoon shade. Likes and acid fertilizer and trimmed after flowering. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink
Height: 2m x 2m


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Rhododendron Morning Cloud

With mid-Spring flowers flushed of pale lavender-pink with a paler throat fading to cream held in rounded trusses, this is something special. Being from the yakushimanum collection its small enough it can be grown in a decent pot or container. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Lavender Pink
Height: 100cm x 100cm


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Rhododendron Rainbow

Mid Spring flowering. Beautiful flowers edged deep pink to pale pink to white, resulting in a two tone effect. Quite spectacular. A hardy variety with glossy foliage and a vigorous habit. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink White
Height: 1.8m x 1.8m


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Rhododendron Aisla Stewart

This compact shrub features neat, rounded dark green foliage with tight trusses of fully double deep pink blooms in Spring. Likes an acidic soil and good drainage. A beautiful specimen for anyones garden. Evergreen
Flower Colour: Pink
Height: 1.5m x 1.2m


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Rhododendron Barmsted

A reliable and compact Rhodo that will be covered in vivid rose-red blooms during November. Exceptionally hardy and great for adding a pop of colour to the garden. Evergreen. Likes acidic soil and good free drainage in semi shade.
Flower Colour: Red
Height: 1.2m x 1m


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Rhododendron Golfer

A spreading evergreen shrub reaching 80cm in 10 years. Young leaves have a silvery-grey felted underside. In mid-Spring it produces trusses of up to 13 pale pink flowers that gradually fade to white. Thrip resilient. Like morning sun and afternoon shade and well drained acidic soils.
Flower Colour: Pink
Height: 80cm x 100cm


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Rhododendron Gordon Valley Supreme

This one has large pink flowers with a lighter center. Its a vigorous grower and prefers dappled light to protect its large, lush green foliage. Flowers in December. Makes for a small tree or large bush as a beautiful specimen in any garden. Evergreen. Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
Flower Colour: Pink
Height: 3m x 2.5m


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Rhododendron Jalsico Gold

Rhododendrons prefer a dappled shade position with acidic soil. Mulch well to retain moisture in the summer months and feed annually with an acid fertiliser.


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Rhododendron Marquis of Waterford

A later bloomer than most but with its flower trusses of stunning red and featuring a whitish center that are brought to attention with nice dark green leaves. Thrives in average acidic soil and prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink White
Height: 1.8m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Mother Lode

This lush bush produces full trusses of buttery yellow blooms that are complemented by dark glossy green foliage that has a striking coppery new growth. Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade in hot dry Summers. Does well in acidic soil which is rich in compost and well drained. Evergreen
Flower Colour: Yellow
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Pink Sherbet

With reddish-pink flowers fading to almost white this is a very special Rhododendron. Its a dense bush with a most attractive woolly covering which also helps deter thrip. Flowering in Spring this smaller growing variety is deem oh so cute. Evergreen. Likes partial afternoon shade.
Flower Colour: Pink
Height: 100cm x 100cm


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Rhododendron Red Olympia

An upright shrub with large, glossy narrow elliptical leaves that are dark green. Produces blooms of 13-16 deep red funnel-shaped flowers marked with black spots on all lobes. November flowering. Ideal conditions are morning sun and afternoon shade in acidic soil and mulched through hot Summers.
Flower Colour: Red
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m


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Rhododendron Willets

A lovely variety with salmon pink flowers with a deep dark eye and a dark green foliage.Flowering October. This is a beautiful specimen to have in any garden. Prefers semi shade and acid soil. Mulch well going into Summer to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m


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Rhododendron Pontiyak

A lovely frilly edged Rhodo with pearl pink flowers aging to white, with a dark rose pink blotch and spots at the base. Flowering mid-late Spring with a back drop of ark green foliage its a head turner. Likes acid soil that`s free draining and afternoon shade. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink White
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m


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