Abstract: ‘Prominence’ is a new variety of Rhododendron. This variety was produced by the hybridization of the ‘Coral Moon’ variety with the ‘Atlas’ variety in 2011. The plant may be used, e.g., as a flowering plant for outdoor cultivation, or as a potted plant. ‘Prominence’ is visibly appealing, and produces flowers comprising a corolla that comprises a vivid rouge color.

Abstract: ‘Marian’ is a new variety of rhododendron. This variety was produced by the hybridization of the ‘Stardust’ variety with the ‘Hagoromo’ variety in 2010. The plant may be used, e.g., as a flowering plant for outdoor cultivation, or as a potted plant. ‘Marian’ is visibly appealing, and produces flowers comprising a corolla that comprises vivid purple-pink and light purple-pink colors.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘BAILEC’ is disclosed, characterized by semi-double red flowers, with uniquely rosebud shaped flower buds. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall and have an attractive mounded shape, and are easy to maintain in the landscape. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘BAILEB’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive semi-double red-purple flowers dotted darker red-purple. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall and exhibit good tolerance for hot conditions and other environmental stressors. Plants are easy to propagate and have very dark green foliage, near RHS Green 139A. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘BAILEA’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive semi-double red and red-purple flowers. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall and exhibit good tolerance to environmental stressors. Plants are very well suited for performance in the landscape, including as a specimen plant or a hedge. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-9P7’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright to outwardly spreading and globose plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent single to semi-double flowers that are hot pink in color during the spring and becoming more rose red in color during the summer; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-11P1’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and globose plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent single to semi-double flowers that are soft red in color during the spring and becoming more rose red in color during the summer; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘ROBLEZ’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive semi-double red flowers. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall and exhibit good tolerance for both hot and cold conditions. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘QBackA’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive large, fragrant, orange and orange-red flowers. Plants are deciduous, tolerant of heat and humidity, tolerant of mildew and begin blooming before foliage emerges. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘HOMLEC’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive white flowers with occasional pink linear blotches. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Rhododendron plant named ‘WALPINRUF’ which is characterized by a compact mounding habit, glossy evergreen foliage, large double flowers in a warm pink color, which are produced from spring until early summer, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘ROBLEU’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive vibrant magenta flowers and unique flowering from Spring through Autumn. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-14P14’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent single flowers that are dark red purple in color with darker red purple-colored central spots and speckles and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-10P18’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent semi-double to double flowers that are dark red in color with darker red-colored central spots and speckles; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-8P1’, characterized by its compact, upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent semi-double hose-in-hose flowers that are red in color with darker red-colored central spots and speckles; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-6P4’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent double hose-in-hose flowers that are bright red in color with darker red-colored central spots and speckles; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of azalea plant with spring and fall blooming, attractive, showy, single red flowers, easily propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring through summer, moderate growth rate under normal fertilization and moisture conditions; compact, uprightly rounded and freely-branching growth habit, grows well in containers, thrives in shade or sun and is hardy to Zone 7, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of azalea plant with spring and fall blooming, attractive, showy, single red flowers, easily propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring through summer, moderate growth rate under normal fertilization and moisture conditions; compact, broadly-globose and freely-branching growth habit, grows well in containers, thrives in shade or sun and is hardy to Zone 7, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of azalea plant with spring and fall blooming, attractive, showy, single red flowers, easily propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring through summer, moderate growth rate under normal fertilization and moisture conditions; low growing, spreading, freely branching growth habit; grows well in containers, thrives in shade or sun and is hardy to Zone 6, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of azalea plant with spring and fall blooming, attractive, showy, hose-in-hose red-purple flowers, easily propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring through summer, moderate growth rate under normal fertilization and moisture conditions; compact, globose and freely-branching growth habit, grows well in containers, thrives in shade or sun and is hardy to Zone 6, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-10P18’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent semi-double to double flowers that are dark red in color with darker red-colored central spots and speckles; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-8P1’, characterized by its compact, upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent semi-double flowers that are red in color with darker red-colored central spots and speckles; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-6P4’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent semi-double to double flowers that are bright red in color with darker red-colored central spots and speckles; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of azalea plant with spring and fall blooming, attractive, showy, semi-double red flowers, easily propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring through summer, moderate growth rate under normal fertilization and moisture conditions; compact, broadly globose and freely branching in habit, grows well in containers, thrives in shade or sun and is hardy in Zone 7, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of azalea plant with spring and fall blooming, attractive, showy, single red flowers, easily propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring through summer, moderate growth rate under normal fertilization and moisture conditions; compact, uprightly rounded and freely-branching growth habit, grows well in containers, thrives in shade or sun and is hardy to Zone 7, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘ROBLEU’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive vibrant magenta flowers and unique flowering from Spring through Autumn. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of semi-dwarf azalea originated from a branch sport of ‘Crimson Queen’. The new variety possesses a unique blush red foliage (185A-B, greyed-purple group), on new growth while the older leaves approximate N189-A & -B, Grayed-Green Group.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Azalea named ‘AZ 32’, that is characterized by its repeat blooming habit, its floriferous blooming habit with bright red purple single flowers with wavy petal margins, its upright plant habit, its dark green foliage that has been observed to be pest free, its high tolerance to heat and humidity when grown in Southern U.S.A, and its ability to be readily propagated by softwood stem cuttings with a high percentage of successful rooting and a vigorous root system.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Azalea named ‘AZ 15’ that is characterized by its repeat blooming habit, its bright red flowers with deeper red flecks on the upper surface of the petals, its mature foliage that is dark green and pest free with the new growth very pubescent, its strong and disease free root system, its stems and flower buds that are resistant to cold damage, its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 7, and its ability to be readily propagated by softwood stem cuttings.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Azalea named ‘AZ 47’, that is characterized by its repeat blooming habit, its floriferous blooming habit with fuchsia pink single flowers, its foliage that has been observed to be pest free, its high tolerance to heat and humidity when grown in Southern U.S.A., and its ability to be readily propagated by softwood stem cuttings with a high percentage of successful rooting.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘HOMLEC’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive Red-Orange flowers. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘HOMLEE’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive fuchsia pink, semi-double flowers. Plant form is distinctively upright, with branches occurring at acute angles. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Azalea named ‘AZ 16’ that is characterized by its uniform flower color and size, its strong flowering during its extended flowering season blooming in late March to early April and then again in late August through October in Mississippi, its large pink flowers with red flecks and red undertones on the upper surface of the petals, its leaves that retain a burgundy color through winter and into the spring bloom season, its rapid development and a tight crown with only minimum pruning required when grown under optimum conditions in containers, and its exceptional environmental stress tolerance including fluctuations in moisture and temperature stress, and its good disease and pest resistance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Rhododendron plant named ‘UMNAZ 502’ that is characterized by its irregularly rounded and compact plant habit reaching 1.4 m in height and width after 15 years of growth, its abundance of flowers that are dark red in color in mid to late May in Minnesota with the red color retained throughout the bloom period without substantial fading prior to abscission, its good cold hardiness with flower buds that are resistant to cold damage and consistently bloom even when exposed to temperatures as low as ?30° F., and its good foliar tolerance to powdery mildew and other foliar diseases.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘Lazamored’, characterized by its medium red-orange colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, moderately vigorous, upright-mounded growth habit and strong multi-seasonal reblooming, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-9P7’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright to outwardly spreading and globose plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent single to semi-double flowers that are hot pink in color during the spring and becoming more rose red in color during the summer; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-11P1’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and globose plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; evergreen, persistent dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large, non-persistent single to semi-double flowers that are soft red in color during the spring and becoming more rose red in color during the summer; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘BAILEA’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive semi-double red and red-purple flowers. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall and exhibit good tolerance to environmental stressors. Plants are very well suited for performance in the landscape, including as a specimen plant or a hedge. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘ROBLEZ’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive semi-double red flowers. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall and exhibit good tolerance for both hot and cold conditions. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘MFARSS’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive full double pink flowers. Plants are upright and vigorous. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall and exhibit good tolerance to environmental stressors. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘ROBLEZA’ is disclosed, characterized by upright fast growing, compact plants. Flowers are clear, bright red and occur as either single or double forms on the plant. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall and exhibit good tolerance for both hot and cold conditions. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH1-19P17’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; relatively small and evergreen dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; single-type flowers that are red purple in color during the spring; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH2-2PA1S’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; relatively small evergreen dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; large and ruffled semi-double and double flowers that are dark red in color; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named ‘RLH2-3P8-2’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; relatively small and evergreen dark green-colored leaves that do not abscise during the winter; freely flowering habit with remontant flowering during the spring, summer and autumn; double-type flowers that are light red purple in color during the spring; and excellent garden performance and temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX4’ having large, semi-double lavender flowers, a profuse spring flower display, fall reblooming, and a dense, compact habit. Plants exhibit mid-sized habit and propagate readily from stem cuttings. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Rhododendron plant named ‘UMNAZ633’ that is characterized by its rounded plant form with compactly branched plant habit; reaching 1 m in height and width after 15 years of growth, its abundance of flowers that are red in color in mid to late May in Excelsior, Minn. with the red color retained throughout the bloom period without substantial fading prior to abscission, its good cold hardiness with flower buds that are resistant to cold damage and consistently bloom even when exposed to temperatures as low as ?25°, and its foliage with relatively good tolerance to powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX8’ having prolific, bright cherry-red single flowers, cold hardy to USDA Zone 6b, consistent Fall reblooming, and a dense, compact habit. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX7’ having prolific, large, semi-double, deep pink flowers, a compact (mid-sized) habit, cold hardiness to USDA Zone 6b, and consistent Fall reblooming.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX6’ having a profusion of bright red/orange single flowers, cold-hardiness to USDA 6b, consistent Fall reblooming, a dense habit, and tetraploid cytotype. Plants exhibit mid-sized habit and propagate readily from stem cuttings. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Rhododendron plant named ‘HoldenRhodo221’ that is characterized by its resistance to root rot caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi, its cold hardiness (plant and flower buds) at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 5a, its flowers that are red to dark pink in color with strong marginal undulation, its profuse and consistent flowering, its compact plant habit, its foliage that is dark in color and glossy, and its good growth in full sun in unamended sand and gravel loam soils, up to at least pH 6.2.