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.
"Take a look" at what we do in the Society...
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 seed list and order online at the
ARS seed exchange page.
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.
Rhododendron International Volume 8
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.
2025 Rhododendron of the Year Awards
The ARS proudly announces its Rhododendron of the Year (ROY) selections for 2025. With excellent foliage and plant habit,
beautiful flowers, and disease and pest resistance, the ROY selections are highly recommended for utilization in your landscape.