When you set out to choose a rhododendron for your garden you may find an overwhelming variety of plants available to you. To help narrow your selections, read through the following helpful lists of rhododendrons sorted by their characteristics.

12 Month Flowering Rhododendrons
Rhododendrons: Useful Lists
Rhododendrons: Landscaping Attributes

Once you have made your choices the following information sheets will guide you in the care and maintenance of your plants.

10 Steps to Rhododendron Success
Fertilizer Basics
Root Weevil Control
Powdery Mildew Control
Propagating Rhododendrons from Cuttings

Rhododendron Care & Pruning Workshop
May 21st 1 - 4pm

Frank Fujioka, Don Lee, Kristi O’Donnell, and Lisa Irwin will lead workshop participants through basic rhodie care: planting, soil and situation, fertilization, and pest management in the volunteer cottage and then take them out to the garden for a hands-on pruning workshop.

Cost: $10 - Friends of Meerkerk, $20 - non-members
Call Lisa Irwin (360) 331-4065 or Meekerk (360) 678-1912
to reserve your spot.