Rhododendrons and Azaleas for New Zealand gardens

First published in 1994 as Gardening with Rhododenrons.

This is a guide to the range of rhododendrons - including deciduous and evergreen azaleas - suitable for growing in milder climates. It includes information on: the characteristics and distribution of the genus throughout the world; growing rhododendrons both in open ground and containers; caring for and maintaining healthy, attractive plants; pests and diseases; and propagation and hybridizing. Suggestions are given for using rhododendrons in landscaping, including lists of species and hybrids with notable attributes and a discussion of suitable companion plants. A descriptive list of species and many of the numerous hybrids in cultivation throughout the world should help readers choose suitable plants.