About Us

The Australian Rhododendron Society was formed in Victoria in 1960, on the initiative of a number of members of the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society, Victoria, having a particular interest in the rhododendron genus, with the objectives of encouraging interest in and disseminating information and knowledge about the genus Rhododendron, and to provide a medium by which all persons interested in the genus may communicate and co-operate with others of similar interest.

Rhodo spotting -R selense ssp dasycladum in NW Yunnan

OFFICE BEARERS

President : Andrew Rouse (VIC) - andrew@rouse-griffith.com.au
Vice President : John O'Hara (VIC) - johnohara@optusnet.com.au
Secretary : Emma Moysey (VIC) - vicrhodo@gmail.com
Registrar : Peter Grose (VIC) - pgrose@bigpond.com
Membership : Richard Florey (VIC) - richarddflorey@outlook.com
Treasurer : Prue Crome (VIC) - prue@crome.net.au
Website/Social Media : James Pethybridge (VIC) - james@blackwoodridge.com.au

Branch and Local Contacts
Andrew Rouse (VIC) - andrew@rouse-griffith.com.au
Robert Hatcher (SA) - hatcherhouse@internode.on.net
Ant Dry (TAS EVRG) - antdry@bigpond.com
Bruce Christie (Illawarra NSW) - president@irrg.au
President Tamborine Mt Bot Gardens (QLD) - president@tmbotanicgardens.org.au

Latest Newsletters
RHODODENDRONS FOR SALE!!! We will have a wide range of rhododendrons, as well as all the information you require to grow your plants to perfection!

Australian Rhododendrons Society Vic PLANT SALE at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens 25 October 2025 10-4pm, The Georgian Rd Olinda