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Guy Nearing and Joseph Gable accepting Gold Award from New York Chapter American Rhododendron Society
Guy Nearing and Joseph Gable accepting the Gold Award from the New York Rhododendron Society Chapter. Photo courtesy of Al Fitzburgh.

 

 
Fortunei
Original plant from Joseph Gable which was a third generation selfed hybrid.
Lavender Pink, 3.5" flower
Early May hardy to -15F
Nearing Species Rhododendron 'Keiski' Close up of Nearing species rhododendron 'Keiski'

Keiski
The taller version version of this species
Hardy to -10F, yellow
Blooms late April
Height: 6' in 10 yrs
Nearing species rhododendron 'Mucronulatum'  

Mucronulatum
Pink color 2.5" flower, blooms early April
Hardy to -10F.
Dwarf habit

Habit of Nearing species rhododendron 'Schilppenbachi'

Schlippenbachi
Light Pink, 3.5" flowers in early May
Hardy -10F,
Height 2.5" in 10 yrs

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