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Welcome from Linda Derkach - ARS President:

On behalf of the thousands of rhododendron enthusiasts worldwide "welcome to our web site." Here you will find valuable resources which enable you to learn more about the selection and care of rhododendrons. We hope this will encourage you to explore all that the genus Rhododendron (which includes azaleas) has to offer, and you will include these wonderful plants in your garden.

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ARS 2025 Convention Information
Join us in Nova Scotia, Canada June 5-8, 2025 for the American Rhododendron Society Convention, "Emerging Trends for Rhododendrons".  Hear informative talks from Hartwig Schepker of the Rhododendron Botanical Garden in Bremen, Germany, Connor Ryan from Holden Gardens, and Joe Bruso, ARS MA Chapter president.  Visit the Kentville Research Centre and beautiful local private gardens.  Book pre and post meeting tours of gardens in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.  More information at ars2025.org



ARS Seed Exchange Now Open for Sales
Seeds collected by Society members are offered for sale at the 2025 ARS seed exchange.  Until March 8 only members of the American Rhododendron Society may order seed.  After March 8 anyone may purchase seed.  View the exchange list and order seed online at the ARS seed exchange page.


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Informative articles about:
 - rhododendron & azalea culture,
 - propagation,
 - hybridizing,
 - private & public gardens,
 - plant portraits,
 - companion plants,
 - plant hunting exploration,
 - rhododendron research,
 - and much more.

Visit archive of previously published issues.

 


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Rhododendron International Volume 7
The latest volume of this free online journal contains articles of interest to rhododendron aficionados. Read about new satsuki azalea hybrids, the Pukeiti NZ vireya collection, rhododendron gardens in Iceland, and maddenia rhododendrons at Logan Botanic Garden in Scotland.  These articles are deemed to have broad reader appeal.
Index of current and past RI issues.


Vireya.Net Website Transfer
Web content previously hosted at the vireya.net website has been transferred to the rhododendron.org website.

Find valuable information about the cultivation, history, distribution, and classification of vireya rhododendrons. View photos and descriptions of hundreds of vireya hybrid cultivars and species.


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P.O. Box 43, Craryville, NY 12521
Ph: 631-533-0375   E-Mail: member@arsoffice.org
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