2022 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Rhododendron Rhododendron Loves to be planted with pre-moistened peat moss. Well-drained soil is a must! To prevent lace bug on small-leaved Rhododendrons, such as PJM types, Ramapo and Purple Gem, spray Bonide Systemic Insect Control June 1st with a repeat application June 10th. Zones 4-8 p a Aglo zones 4-8 p a b A fantastic evergreen shrub that produces stun ning, rounded flower clusters in spring that blanket the glossy, dark green foliage. Each of the pink blooms features a contrasting dark reddish pink blotch. Height: 3-5’ 002097 C3 $32.99 Avail. 8-1 Alba (catawbiense) White flowers have a yellow eye and bloom late April to May. Iron clad hardy. Height: 6-8’ 030144 12-15” FP $39.99 Stunning clusters of lightly-scented hot pink trum pet-shaped flowers with violet overtones and red throats at the ends of the branches from late spring to early summer, which emerge from distinctive red flower buds. Height: 4-6’ 032398 30-36” BB $139.00 Baden Baden zones 6-9 j p a @ This compact broadleaf evergreen shrub has twist ed, leathery leaves; showy red flowers in spring and an upright habit. Height: 2-3’, Spread: 3’ 032403 15-18” FP $69.99 Bessie Howells zones 5-8 j p a 0 b Bred by Anthony M. Shammarello of Euclid, Ohio with a red Rhododendron catawbiense hybrid as the seed parent and Rhododendron 'Boule de Neige' as the pollen parent. It was introduced in the 1960's. Its openly funnel-shaped, 2½ in. wide flowers have frilly, deep purplish-red petals with a deep red blotch. Compact habit. Height: 4-6’, Spread: 4-6’ Rose-purple early spring flowers far longer lasting than conventional selections. Thick, dark, ever green foliage takes on dramatic purple-black tones in cool weather. Height: 3’ 032665 C3 $49.99 French for Ball of Snow. A very hardy, compact and tight mounding shrub with dull green leathery foliage. Pink buds turn to white flowers. Grows to 4’ in 10 years. Height: 3-4’ Boule De Neige zones 4-9 j p a Album Elegans zones 5-8 j p a A hardy, upright evergreen shrub with masses of pale lavender flowers blooming in spring. Leaves turn burgundy-green in winter. Height: 6-8’ 016732 15-18” BB $49.99 026314 21-24” BB $59.99 015330 24-30” BB $69.99 America zones 5-8 j p a @ b l q 000700 15-18” BB $49.99 010362 21-24” BB $59.99 Black Hat® zones 4-8 j p a

PLANTING RHODODENDRONS Prior to planting balled and burlapped plants, pre-soak them in a tub of water for about an hour and then let drain for an additional hour. 1. Dig planting hole at least 3 times as wide and 1½ times as deep 2. Mix pre-moistened peat moss and ordinary good topsoil at a 1:1 ratio 3. Remove the burlap or pot from the plant, preferably in a shady area, and with a sharp knife, vertically slice the root ball a dozen times about an inch deep along the sides and of the ball from top to bottom. DO NOT cut the top of the root ball. 3. Expose one inch of root ends by spraying the ball with a forceful stream of water 4. Place plant quickly in the hole. In heavy clay soils, the root ball must be elevated at least one half above the original soil level with planting mix mounded around it 5. Apply a 2” layer of mulch 6. Water thoroughly and 2-3 times per week for 6 weeks For more information, please visit our website.

‘Aglo’

‘’Alba’

NEW

‘Album Elegans’

‘America’

NEW

023157 12-15” FP $39.99 002102 18-21” BB $59.99 003293 24-30” BB $129.00 032874 C7 $89.99

Boursault (catawbiense) zones 4-8 j p a b @

Light purple flower in May. Good branching and iron clad hardy. Rarely gets straggly. One of the easiest to grow! Height: 5-6’

‘Baden Baden’

‘Bessie Howells’

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