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We have been trying to identify this azalea from t

We have been trying to identify this azalea from the species garden and have just planted some in the new Japanese/Asian garden area. It has split corollas which is confusing but could it be #rhododendron breviperulatum??? It is quite upright and robust, didn’t show signs of lace bug attack through our very dry summer and is relatively drought tolerant for an #azalea #dandenongranges #pink #evergreens

Planted April 9, the new Japanese region species g

Planted April 9, the new Japanese region species gardens featuring a comprehensive collection of Tsutsui, Brachycalyx and Sciadoran. The plants were propagated from plants originally planted in 1970’s by the @australianrhododendronsociety now the #dandenongrangesbotanicgarden. Still more propagation needed for the more difficult deciduous species. It doesn’t look wonderful yet but should will be in the next few years!!! #rhododendron #azaleas #olinda #melbourne #springflowers

Its not just about rhododendrons!! We were so luck

Its not just about rhododendrons!! We were so lucky to see this very relaxed echidna whilst clearing a hillside in the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens ready for new plantings on the vireya hybrid bank!!!

More plants from our ARSV nursery, spruce up of th

More plants from our ARSV nursery, spruce up of the vireya blooms and we were ready for day two of the FCHS Plant Expo.

Day one on the ARSV stall, with our members giving

Day one on the ARSV stall, with our members giving loads of helpful advice, at the FCHS Plant Expo 8th March. We had a great display of Asiatic and tropical rhododendrons on offer and beautiful vireya blooms. Its was a very successful day with not many plants left for the following day!!!

Come along to the Ferny Creek Horticultural Societ

Come along to the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society's annual Plant Collectors' Expo this weekend, 8 & 9th March, 10 am to 4 pm.

The @australianrhododendronsociety will have a stall there, so come along and meet Ray and Alex, and lots of other members. There will be some stunning rhododendrons for sale, including hard to source Vireyas. These are just some examples of what you might find.

There will be over 40 other stalls there, so keep a few hours free to explore, come along to the Speaker's tent, take a guided garden walk and keep your energy levels high with lots of wonderful food!

For details, go to fchs.org.au.

100 Hilton Rd Sassafras

$10 entry fee, FCHS members and children under 14 are free.

ARSV members celebrated the end of a huge year wit

ARSV members celebrated the end of a huge year with a BBQ, great company, and recalling all that we have achieved this year - the launch of the Australian Cloud Forest Collection, our stunning new greenhouses and propagation facilities, some wonderful garden visits, and the list goes on!

We would love to see you join us, send us a DM or email vicrhodo@gmail.com for details or visit rhododendron.com.au.

Merry Christmas and see you in 2025!

A great day was had by all for our end of year bre

A great day was had by all for our end of year break-up at Virginia Heywoods stunning garden (1-5) and Bogle's awe-inspiring arboretum (6-10).

Thank you to all who came along and to our wonderful hosts!

@virginiaheywood

https://rhododendron.com.au/

Fellow #rhododendron experts, Identification pleas

Fellow #rhododendron experts, Identification please!!!!!. This rhodo was on the species bench and has finally flowered. The species name didn’t match so thinking it’s probably a hybrid. What are your thoughts? #dandenongrangesbotanicgarden #calyx large #springflowers #arsmembersgardens #healthyplants

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RHODODENDRONS FOR SALE!!! We will have a wide range of rhododendrons ready for planting this autumn as well as all the information you require to grow your plants to perfection!

Australian Rhododendrons Society Vic at the FCHS Plant Collectors Expo 8-9 March 2025 10-4pm, 100 Hilton Rd Sassafras